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Orange Creamsicle Cake

This delightful Orange Creamsicle Cake combines fluffy cake layers with a luscious cream topping, offering a refreshing and rich dessert experience that's easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fresh orange slices for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until incorporated.
  4. Stir in the orange juice and orange zest until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops.
Baking
  1. Bake in the air fryer for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  2. Once the cakes have cooled, frost the top of one layer, then stack the second layer and frost the entire cake.
  3. Decorate with fresh orange slices before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure the air fryer basket has enough space for the cake pans, rotate pans halfway through cooking, and keep an eye on the cakes to prevent overbrowning. Consider adding a hint of almond extract to the frosting for extra flavor.