Description
A delightful dessert that combines the zesty brightness of oranges with the smooth, creamy essence of vanilla, reminiscent of the classic orange creamsicle popsicle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh orange zest
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tsp orange extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in orange zest, orange juice, orange extract, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra moisture, add sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing. Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: orange creamsicle cake, citrus dessert, vanilla orange cake
