Description
A nostalgic cake that combines tangy orange sponge with rich vanilla buttercream, reminiscent of the classic creamsicle.
Ingredients
- 1 box (about 15–16 oz) vanilla cake mix
- 1 box (3 oz) orange gelatin mix
- 1 cup orange juice (preferably freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- 2 tablespoons orange extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the vanilla cake mix and orange gelatin until combined.
- Add orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the dry mix; beat until smooth.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in orange extract if using.
- Assemble by frosting one layer, adding the second layer, and frosting the entire cake. Chill for 20–30 minutes to set the crumb coat.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing. Can be customized with extra zest for more orange flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American