Description
This Orange Creamsicle Cake is a dreamy blend of citrusy sweetness and creamy goodness, inspired by the nostalgic flavors of a classic orange creamsicle. Featuring a moist orange cake base and light whipped cream frosting, it’s a perfect spring and summer dessert. The daisy decoration adds a charming floral touch, making this cake a showstopper for birthdays, bridal showers, and garden parties! ????????
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- ???? 1 box orange cake mix
- ???? 3 large eggs
- ???? 1 cup milk
- ???? 1/2 cup melted butter
- ???? 1/2 cup orange sherbet, softened
For the Whipped Cream Frosting:
- ???? 1 cup heavy cream
- ???? 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- ???? 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Daisy Decoration:
- ???? Orange fondant or icing (for petals)
- ???? Yellow fondant or icing (for the center)
- ???? Green icing (for leaves)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix the orange cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, and softened orange sherbet until smooth.
2️⃣ Bake the Cake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
3️⃣ Make the Whipped Cream Frosting:
- Using a mixer, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
4️⃣ Assemble & Frost the Cake:
- Spread whipped cream frosting over one cooled cake layer.
- Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with whipped cream.
5️⃣ Decorate with Daisy Flowers:
- Use orange fondant or icing to create daisy petals.
- Add a yellow fondant center to each flower.
- Pipe green icing leaves around the flowers for a beautiful floral touch.
Notes
✨ Extra Creamy: Add a layer of vanilla pudding between cake layers.
???? Citrus Twist: Substitute lemon or lime sherbet for a different citrus flavor.
???? Cupcake Version: Turn this into cupcakes by adjusting the baking time to 15-18 minutes.
???? Chocolate-Orange Combo: Drizzle melted chocolate over the cake for a delicious fusion.
???? Buttercream Option: Swap whipped cream for a cream cheese or buttercream frosting for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling Time: 25-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
