Description
Orange Dreamsicle Cake is a nostalgic dessert that captures the essence of summer with its vibrant orange and creamy vanilla flavors. This moist, fluffy cake is layered with luscious whipped cream, making it perfect for birthdays, barbecues, or simply enjoying at home. Easy to prepare, this cake promises to delight friends and family alike with its refreshing taste and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- 4. Add eggs one at a time while mixing on low speed. Then mix in the orange juice, zest, and vanilla.
- 5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- 6. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- 8. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; frost layers and top of cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using lemon zest for a citrus twist or adding crushed pineapple for extra moisture. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days; refrigerate for longer storage.