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Delicious Orange Creamsicle Cake decorated with daisies for a colorful presentation
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Orange Creamsicle Cake

A delightful cake combining moist orange flavor and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for celebrations and warm weather.
Course Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Cremsicle Cake, Orange Cake, Summer Dessert, Whipped Cream Cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350kcal

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box orange cake mix Forms the base of the cake.
  • 3 large eggs For fluffiness.
  • 1 cup milk Adds moisture.
  • 1/2 cup melted butter Enhances flavor and texture.
  • 1/2 cup orange sherbet, softened Amplifies the orange flavor.

Whipped Cream Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream Essential for the whipped topping.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar To sweeten the whipped cream.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Rounds out the flavors.

Decorative Elements

  • to taste orange fondant or icing for petals For decoration.
  • to taste yellow fondant or icing for the center To add color to the decoration.
  • to taste green icing for leaves Completes the decoration.

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, and softened orange sherbet. Beat on medium speed for about two minutes until smooth.

Baking

  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Whipped Cream Preparation

  • In a chilled bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form.

Assembly

  • On a serving platter, place one cake layer down and add a generous amount of whipped cream on top before layering the second cake.
  • Frost the entire cake with the remaining whipped cream.

Decoration

  • Roll out orange fondant to create petals, yellow fondant for centers, and use green icing to form leaves.
  • Decorate the cake creatively with these elements.

Serving

  • Slice and serve the Orange Creamsicle Cake.

Notes

For added flavor, try using orange zest in the batter or substituting milk with fresh squeezed orange juice. Chill your mixing bowl before whipping cream for better volume.