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Orange Creamsicle Cake

A delightful dessert that captures the nostalgic taste of childhood with a refreshing orange flavor and creamy frosting, topped with charming daisy decorations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box orange cake mix Simple yet bursting with vibrant flavor.
  • 3 large eggs Adds richness and binds the ingredients.
  • 1 cup milk Creates a moist and tender crumb.
  • 1/2 cup melted butter Infuses creaminess into the cake.
  • 1/2 cup orange sherbet, softened Adds the iconic Orange Creamsicle taste.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream Essential for a rich frosting.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Provides sweetness to the frosting.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Adds depth to the frosting flavor.
For Decoration
  • as needed orange fondant or icing for petals To craft lovely daisy decorations.
  • as needed yellow fondant or icing for the center Vibrant contrast to the petals.
  • as needed green icing for leaves To add freshness to your cake design.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the orange cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, and orange sherbet. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form.
Assembly and Decoration
  1. Place the first cake layer on a serving platter and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
  2. Add the second layer and frost the entire cake.
  3. Roll out fondant into petal shapes, arrange around the top of the cake, and add the yellow center.
  4. Pipe green icing for leaves to complete the decoration.
Serving
  1. Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy the compliments!

Notes

Make it a day ahead for better flavor. Use fresh orange zest for enhanced citrus flavor. Experiment with flavors like lemon cake mix.