Orange Dreamsicle Cake Recipe
The Orange Dreamsicle Cake Recipe is a sweet and creamy treat everyone will love. It tastes like a classic orange creamsicle. This cake is soft, moist and full of bright orange flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: orange food coloring
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Set oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans. This prevents sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Stir evenly.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, butter, orange juice and vanilla until smooth.
Mix Wet and Dry Together
- Add wet ingredients to dry mix slowly. Stir gently until batter is smooth and uniform.
Add Orange Zest
- Fold in orange zest. It gives the cake a bright, natural citrus flavor.
Pour Batter into Pans
- Divide batter evenly between two prepared pans. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 25–30 minutes. Insert a toothpick; it should come out clean.
Cool the Cake
- Remove cakes from oven. Let them cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a rack.
Prepare the Frosting
- Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, orange juice and vanilla. Mix well.
Frost the Cake
- Place one cake layer on plate. Spread frosting evenly. Place second layer on top. Frost sides and top.
Optional: Add Color
- Add a few drops of orange food color to frosting. Mix until you get desired shade.
Chill Before Serving
- Refrigerate cake for 30 minutes. This helps frosting set and flavors blend.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for stronger flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter; it keeps cake soft.
- Let cake layers cool before frosting to avoid melting.
- Optional: sprinkle orange zest on top for decoration.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for best freshness.