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Ultimate Moist Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake

A close-up of a moist slice of Creamsicle Cake showing layers of yellow cake, bright orange filling, and white frosting.
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This recipe creates a moist orange and vanilla layer cake that tastes like a classic Creamsicle treat, topped with a light, fluffy frosting.

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
  • For the Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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 the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and beat with an electric mixer 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 low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared 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 cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  10. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the orange juice and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy.
  11. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost and stack the layers.

Notes

  • For extra orange flavor, use fresh orange juice instead of bottled.
  • Chill the frosting for 15 minutes if you find it too soft to spread easily.
  • You can substitute the buttermilk with regular milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, letting it sit for 5 minutes.

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