Orange Creamsicle Cake
A light and refreshing citrus cake with creamy orange frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- baking pans
- spatula
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 box 15.25 oz white or vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup orange juice
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange Cream Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
Frosting:
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon orange juice optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch pan or two 9-inch round pans.
- Mix cake ingredients and pour into the prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, then cool completely.
- Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter, then adding powdered sugar, vanilla, and zest.
- Frost the cooled cake and drizzle with optional orange glaze.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Substitute orange juice with milk for a milder flavor