Description
Orange Creamsicle Cake is a delightful and nostalgic dessert that perfectly embodies the essence of summer with its vibrant blend of orange and vanilla flavors. This moist cake, layered with creamy frosting, is an ideal treat for birthdays, picnics, or any festive occasion. Its refreshing taste evokes childhood memories of enjoying creamsicles, making it a hit among guests of all ages. With straightforward preparation steps and customizable options, this cake is easy to make, ensuring you can impress your family and friends without stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups fresh orange juice
- 4 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup cold salted butter
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon plus 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ⅔ cup salted butter (for frosting)
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons grated orange zest
- 3 cups granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups fresh orange juice (strained)
- 3 cups granulated sugar (for decoration)
- ⅔ cup water
- 8 large egg whites
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 to 6 drops orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, mix fresh orange juice, egg yolks, and cubed butter until smooth.
- 4. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients using an electric mixer on low speed until just mixed.
- 5. Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 6. Allow to cool before frosting with a mixture of butter, sour cream, orange zest, and sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg