So lately I have been obsessed with anything scented or flavored vanilla-orange. This comes from my absolute love of the dreamsicle ice-cream pops from Blue Bell. They are my favorite Spring/Summer treat. I kept thinking that a cake made to imitate this ice-cream pop sounded amazing. A creamy vanilla and orange cake, with a orange flavored whipped cream. It just sounded yummy. So, I decided to experiment. I won't lie, I tried many things with the icing until I just threw something together that was quite delicious. This recipe also makes two cakes so don't be surprised when you have a lot of batter. So enough babbling...I'm sure you want the recipe...
HERE IT IS!!!
CAKE:
- 1 Orange Supreme cake mix (I used Duncan Hines)
- 1 Vanilla cake mix
- eggs as needed for cake mixes PLUS two
- 2 pkgs. instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1/4 tsp. orange extract
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 tsp. orange extract
- 1 Tbsp. orange juice
Preheat Oven to 350F (or as directed on cake mixes).
Prepare cake mixes as directed on boxes, but add 1 pkg each of the two pudding mixes to each batter, and 1 extra egg to each cake batter. Then in the vanilla cake batter, add 1/2 tsp. of vanilla extract, and then add 1/4 tsp. orange extract to the orange cake batter. Blend each batter until smooth.
Spray two 9x9 round cake pans with cooking spray with flour blend.
Blend together the cake mixes as such: One part orange batter to one part vanilla batter in four 9x9 round cake pans. (I know this sounds complicated but it's not. Simply layer a thin layer of orange batter over a thin layer of vanilla batter until there is just enough batter in each pan to bake and all batter is used up.) Once the cake batter has been distributed evenly amongst the pans, Swirl the batter with a knife, creating a marbling effect in the batter.
Bake as directed or until fork inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
In a large bowl, combine whipping cream, cup of sugar, tsp. vanilla, 1/4 tsp. orange extract, and orange juice. Beat this mixture with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Assemble cakes by frosting one cake "layer" with whipped cream, then placie another cake "layer" on top. Frost both layers. Do this two times for the two cakes. Garnish with fresh orange slices, or orange zest.
Note: If whipped cream seems to liquefy, place in the refrigerator until it stiffens. You can also refrigerate or freeze the cake to assure that the icing won't melt off the cake.
Enjoy!
Sorry if this recipe seems choppy. I honestly whipped it up in no time, and when my friend asked me to post the recipe, I was like "Oh no...I have to word it in a way people will understand. This could be tough." If you have any problems with making this, just leave a comment below. I'll be more than happy to help.
I hope you enjoy this recipe, I know I did!
~Angel
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