Here’s a bright, nostalgic Orange Creamsicle Cake recipe 🍊🍰 — light, fluffy, and layered with creamy frosting for that classic creamsicle flavor.
🍊 Orange Creamsicle Cake (Serves 8–10)
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed is best)
- ½ cup whole milk
- Zest of 1 orange
For the Orange Cream Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Garnish:
- Orange zest
- Candied orange slices
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and orange zest.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk + orange juice mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.
- Stir in orange juice and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a layer of frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides.
- Garnish with orange zest or candied slices if desired.
🔹 Tips & Variations
- Extra citrus punch: Add 1–2 tsp orange extract for more intense orange flavor.
- Creamy center: Add a layer of whipped cream or mascarpone between cake layers.
- Bundt version: Bake in a Bundt pan and drizzle glaze made with powdered sugar and orange juice.
- Light version: Substitute half the butter with Greek yogurt for a lighter texture.
If you want, I can also give a no-bake orange creamsicle cake version that’s chilled in the fridge and perfect for hot days — it’s creamy, easy, and super refreshing.
Do you want me to give that version?
