Description
Orange Creamsicle Cake is a soft, moist layered dessert that blends bright citrus orange flavor with smooth vanilla cream, inspired by the classic creamsicle treat for a refreshing and nostalgic cake experience.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (200 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (cream layer)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar (glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons orange juice (glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest.
- Combine orange juice, milk, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and liquid mixture into the batter.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip cream to stiff peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Spread cream layer over cooled cake.
- Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Fresh orange juice gives the best flavor.
- Do not overmix batter to keep cake light and fluffy.
- Chilling helps the cream layer set properly.
- Can be turned into cupcakes with adjusted baking time.
- Add orange marmalade for extra citrus depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
