Description
A delightful dessert inspired by the classic frozen treat, this Orange Creamsicle Cake blends refreshing orange flavors with creamy sweetness for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 box (3 oz) orange gelatin mix
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons orange extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- 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; beat until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and optionally the orange extract until smooth.
- Frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
Notes
For an added layer of flavor, consider incorporating orange curd or a cream cheese filling between cake layers. Use fresh orange juice for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, orange, dessert, summer, sweets, creamy