Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Orange Dreamsicle Cake, where fluffy cake meets the nostalgic flavors of orange and cream. This vibrant dessert is perfect for celebrating birthdays, enjoying potlucks, or simply brightening your day. With its luscious frosting and refreshing citrus notes, each slice offers a taste of sunshine, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
- ¾ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the orange zest.
- Gradually mix in the fresh orange juice until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Assemble by spreading frosting on one cake layer, topping with the second layer, and frosting the top and sides as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg