Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake Recipe

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It would be hard to find a human alive today that doesn't have a great childhood summer memory of an orange creamsicle. Those delicious cream popsicles covered with a layer of orange were always a favorite with everyone I knew. This orange creamsicle layer cake is built around those same flavors and will always be a crowd pleaser!

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For the Cake:

Things You'll Need

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

  • 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ½ cup, plus ¼ cup orange juice concentrate, thawed and divided

  • ¾ cup whole milk

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup cornstarch

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Frosting:

Things You'll Need

  • 1 ½ cups butter, room temperature

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature

  • 1/3 cup orange marmalade

  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup heavy cream

  • 1 lbs confectioners sugar

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Prepare the Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on high until well combined.

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Step 2

One at a time, add the eggs, then the vanilla. Beat well between additions.

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Step 3

Add the milk and 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate, beating until well combined.

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Step 4

Add the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir until just combined.

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Step 5

Add to two 9-inch cake pans that have been greased and floured. Bake until the top springs back when lightly touched, about 30 minutes.

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Then remove from oven and allow to cool before removing from pans.

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Step 6

Brush the cooled cake layers with the remaining orange juice concentrate.

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Prepare the Frosting

Step 1

Beat the butter until well creamed. Add the cream cheese and beat until well combined.

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Step 2

Add the marmalade, vanilla and heavy cream. Beat until well combined.

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Step 3

Add the powdered sugar. Slowly build up speed and beat until well combined.

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Frost the Cake

Step 1

Frost the cake, adding frosting between the layers.

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Step 2

Slice and serve!

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