Description
A nostalgic and delicious Orange Creamsicle Cake that combines the flavors of fresh oranges and creamy frosting, making it a perfect treat for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened; ½ cup butter, softened; 4 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 tablespoon orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Fold in the orange zest and juice.
- Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together, then gradually add powdered sugar, orange zest, and juice.
- Once cool, frost the cake and garnish as desired.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute eggs with applesauce or flaxseed meal, and use coconut oil instead of butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: orange cake, desserts, summer recipes, family gatherings