Orange Creamsicle Cake
This delightful Orange Creamsicle Cake captures the essence of summer with its vibrant orange flavor and creamy texture, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 box (3 oz) orange gelatin mix
- 1 cup orange juice preferably fresh
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest freshly grated
For the frosting
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons orange extract (optional) to enhance orange flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease two 8-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray and dust with flour.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix and orange gelatin mix.
- Add orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the bowl and beat until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until fluffy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until combined, then add heavy cream and orange extract until desired consistency is reached.
Assembly
- Place one layer of cake on a serving platter and spread frosting on top.
- Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. For longer storage, freeze the cake wrapped tightly. To enhance flavor, consider using fresh orange juice and zest.