Description
Orange Creamsicle Cake is a light, fluffy cake that captures the bright citrus flavor of fresh orange juice and zest, combined with a velvety vanilla‑scented crumb and a silky cream frosting. This easy summer dessert uses a simple box mix upgraded with real orange juice, fragrant zest, and a whipped cream topping for airy sweetness. Perfect for picnics, birthday parties, or afternoon tea, it serves twelve and delights with a refreshing, nostalgic taste. Enjoy it chilled with extra whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups orange frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl combine the vanilla cake mix, orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake 25‑30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely.
- Poke holes in the top with a fork.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form; fold in vanilla extract.
- Spread orange frosting over the cake, then top with the whipped cream mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For extra citrus punch, zest an additional half orange into the whipped topping. The cake can be made a day ahead
- keep refrigerated and cover loosely with foil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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