Orange Creamsicle Cake

Sure, here’s a delicious recipe for an Orange Creamsicle Cake:

Orange Creamsicle Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 box white cake mix
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (or store-bought)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• Zest of 1 orange

For the Orange Cream Filling:

• 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons orange extract
• Orange food coloring (optional)

For the Orange Cream Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• Zest of 1 orange
• Orange food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

For the Cake:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and orange zest. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
3. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Cool the Cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

For the Orange Cream Filling:

1. Mix Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened.
2. Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
3. Combine and Color: Fold the whipped cream into the pudding mixture until smooth. Add the orange extract and a few drops of orange food coloring, if desired.

For the Orange Cream Frosting:

1. Cream Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
2. Add Ingredients: Gradually add the powdered sugar, orange juice, orange extract, and orange zest. Beat until smooth and creamy.
3. Color Frosting: Add a few drops of orange food coloring, if desired, and mix until well combined.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Level the Cakes: If necessary, level the tops of the cakes with a knife to create a flat surface.
2. Add Filling: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the orange cream filling evenly over the top.
3. Top with Second Layer: Place the second cake layer on top of the filling.
4. Frost the Cake: Frost the top and sides of the cake with the orange cream frosting.
5. Decorate: Garnish with additional orange zest or slices, if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Orange Creamsicle Cake!