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Fluffy Vegan Orange Creamsicle Layer Cake

A tall slice of vegan orange creamsicle cake showing three layers of orange cake and white frosting filling.
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Create a moist, bright, and creamy vegan orange creamsicle cake that tastes just like the classic frozen treat. This foolproof recipe uses simple ingredients for a beautiful, dairy-free dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy or almond recommended)
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil (like canola or sunflower)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Orange food coloring (optional, for swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt for the cake batter.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the plant milk, oil, orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the vegan creamsicle frosting: Beat the softened vegan butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the orange juice and vanilla extract, until smooth and fluffy.
  9. If you want an orange swirl effect, divide the frosting in half. Add a few drops of orange food coloring to one half and mix until you achieve a bright orange color. Leave the other half white.
  10. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of white frosting on top.
  11. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining white frosting.
  12. To create the creamsicle look, gently dollop spoonfuls of the orange frosting randomly over the white frosting. Use a knife or offset spatula to lightly swirl the colors together for a marbled effect.
  13. Slice and serve your homemade orange creamsicle dessert.

Notes

  • For the best orange flavor, use fresh orange zest and juice; bottled juice does not provide the same bright taste.
  • If you do not have apple cider vinegar, use white vinegar; this reacts with the baking soda to help the cake rise without eggs.
  • To make this a layer cake, you will need about 3 cups of frosting total. Adjust the frosting recipe if you prefer thicker layers.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.

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