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Ultimate Moist Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake

A tall slice of Creamsicle Cake showing four layers of white cake alternating with orange-tinted crumbs and white frosting.
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You will make a moist orange layer cake filled with vanilla cream and topped with a creamy orange frosting, capturing the classic creamsicle flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Orange food coloring (optional, for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk and orange juice. Mix in the vanilla extract and food coloring if using. Beat until light and fluffy.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top.
  11. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining creamsicle frosting.

Notes

  • For a poke cake variation, bake the batter in a 9×13 inch pan. After cooling slightly, poke holes across the top and pour a mixture of orange gelatin over the warm cake before chilling. Frost after fully chilled.
  • Use fresh orange zest and juice for the best bright flavor.
  • If your frosting is too thick, add milk one teaspoon at a time until you reach a spreadable consistency.

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