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Orange Creamsicle Cake Recipe

Orange Creamsicle Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the delightful citrus flavors of this Orange Creamsicle Cake. A moist white cake infused with orange juice and zest, topped with a creamy and tangy orange cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

Cake:

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease cake pans.
  2. Mix the cake batter: Combine cake mix, orange juice, oil, eggs, zest, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  3. Bake: Pour batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  4. Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add sugar, vanilla, orange juice, and zest. Frost the cooled cake.
  5. Garnish and serve: Garnish with zest or orange slices.

Notes

  • Enhance orange flavor with 1/2 tsp orange extract.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.