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Orange Creamsicle Cake Recipe: A Dreamy Citrus Dessert

A moist and fluffy Orange Creamsicle Cake bursting with fresh citrus flavor and topped with a creamy vanilla-orange frosting.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 ¾ cups sugar

4 eggs

1 tbsp orange zest

½ cup fresh orange juice

1 cup buttermilk

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Creamsicle Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese (softened)

½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

3 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp orange zest

2 tbsp fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt).
  3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in orange zest, juice, and vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until combined.
  6. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely.
  7. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest.
  8. Frost the cooled cake, garnish with orange zest, and chill before serving.
  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian