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Orange Creamsicle Cake

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A moist and vibrant orange cake with a creamy vanilla-orange filling, reminiscent of the classic orange creamsicle treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (285g) cake flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoons (12g) baking powder
  • 1 ½ sticks (12 Tbsp, 169g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¾ cup (190g) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • ½ cup (121g) milk
  • 1 tablespoon (10g) orange extract
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Orange food coloring gel (optional)
  • 1 small box (3.4oz/96g) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups (464g) heavy cream or whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon (4g) orange extract
  • Powdered sugar (for frosting, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 335°F. Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse sand. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, combine orange juice concentrate, milk, orange extract, and orange zest. Gradually add this liquid mixture to the batter, mixing until smooth. Add orange food coloring if desired.
  5. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. For the filling: In a bowl, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add vanilla pudding mix and orange extract, then beat until stiff peaks form.
  7. For the frosting: Beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla and orange flavorings, then gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
  8. Assemble the cake by spreading the orange cream filling between the layers, then frost the top and sides with the orange cream cheese frosting.
  9. Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

For a more intense orange flavor, use fresh orange juice instead of concentrate. The cake can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. If you prefer a lighter filling, fold in some whipped cream.

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