Dreamsicle Lovers Cake

Dreamsicle Lovers Cake is inspired by the popular Dreamsicle ice cream, which combines the flavors of orange and vanilla. It’s a delightful dessert that captures the nostalgic taste of this classic frozen treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Dreamsicle Lovers Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Orange zest
• ¹⁄₂ cup Orange juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 drop Orange food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Orange extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
6. If desired, add a few drops of orange food coloring and mix until well combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and orange extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
11. Once the cake has cooled, frost it with the whipped cream mixture.
12. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
13. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.