Description
A delightful and refreshing cake that combines the flavors of orange and cream, reminiscent of the classic creamsicle treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the orange juice and orange zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then frost the cooled cakes.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a few drops of orange extract to the frosting.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Decorate with orange slices or zest for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Orange Creamsicle Cake, orange creamsicle cake