-0.5 C
Washington
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Date:

Share:

It would be hard to find a human alive today that doesn't have a great childhood summer memory of an orange creamsicle. Those delicious cream popsicles covered with a layer of orange were always a favorite with everyone I knew. This orange creamsicle layer cake is built around those same flavors and will always be a crowd pleaser!

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

For the Cake:

Things You’ll Need

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ½ cup, plus ¼ cup orange juice concentrate, thawed and divided

  • ¾ cup whole milk

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Frosting:

Things You’ll Need

  • 1 ½ cups butter, room temperature

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

  • 1/3 cup orange marmalade

  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

  • 1 lbs confectioners sugar

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Prepare the Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on high until well combined.

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Step 2

One at a time, add the eggs, then the vanilla. Beat well between additions.

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Step 3

Add the milk and 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate, beating until well combined.

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Step 4

Add the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir until just combined.

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Step 5

Add to two 9-inch cake pans that have been greased and floured. Bake until the top springs back when lightly touched, about 30 minutes.

Then remove from oven and allow to cool before removing from pans.

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Step 6

Brush the cooled cake layers with the remaining orange juice concentrate.

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Prepare the Frosting

Step 1

Beat the butter until well creamed. Add the cream cheese and beat until well combined.

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Step 2

Add the marmalade, vanilla and heavy cream. Beat until well combined.

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Step 3

Add the powdered sugar. Slowly build up speed and beat until well combined.

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Frost the Cake

Step 1

Frost the cake, adding frosting between the layers.

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Step 2

Slice and serve!

Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

Subscribe to our magazine

[tds_leads input_placeholder="Email address" btn_horiz_align="content-horiz-center" pp_msg="SSd2ZSUyMHJlYWQlMjBhbmQlMjBhY2NlcHQlMjB0aGUlMjAlM0NhJTIwaHJlZiUzRCUyMiUyMyUyMiUzRVByaXZhY3klMjBQb2xpY3klM0MlMkZhJTNFLg==" msg_composer="" msg_succ_radius="0" display="column" gap="12" input_padd="12px" input_border="0" btn_text="Subscribe Now" pp_check_size="15" pp_check_radius="50" tdc_css="eyJhbGwiOnsibWFyZ2luLWJvdHRvbSI6IjAiLCJkaXNwbGF5IjoiIn19" msg_succ_bg="#12b591" f_msg_font_family="702" f_msg_font_size="13" f_msg_font_spacing="0.5" f_msg_font_weight="400" input_color="#000000" input_place_color="#666666" f_input_font_family="702" f_input_font_size="13" f_input_font_weight="400" f_btn_font_family="702" f_btn_font_transform="uppercase" f_btn_font_size="12" f_btn_font_spacing="0.5" btn_bg="#3894ff" btn_bg_h="#2b78ff" pp_check_border_color="#ffffff" pp_check_border_color_c="#ffffff" pp_check_bg_c="#ffffff" pp_check_square="#2b78ff" pp_check_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.8)" pp_check_color_a="#3894ff" pp_check_color_a_h="#2b78ff" msg_err_radius="0"]

━ more like this

Be a Hero this Halloween

Be a Hero this HalloweenBeing a hero goes beyond dressing up in a costume this Halloween season. Children, families and schools across the country can channel their own superpowers to help deliver lif

Get Away Without Going Away

Get Away Without Going Away5 family staycation ideas that won’t break your budgetFamily vacations are a great way to bond and take a step back from the hectic schedules that accompany everyday life, b

5 Common Questions for Memorializing a Loved One

5 Common Questions for Memorializing a Loved OneOne of the most difficult conversations in a person’s life typically takes place near the end of that life. Planning for a funeral can put an emotional

Top Tips to Transition Back to Work After Baby

Top Tips to Transition Back to Work After BabyMany new parents spend hours preparing for the arrival of a new baby – reading books, seeking professional advice and consulting friends and family. Howev

Making the Back-to-School Transition Easy from Kindergarten to College

Making the Back-to-School Transition Easy from Kindergarten to CollegeIt’s time to get your household organized for another school year and all that comes with it. Whether your child is headed off to
spot_img

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here