Cake Layers:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (sifted)

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

• Zest of 2 fresh oranges

• ¾ cup fresh orange juice (preferably from navel oranges)

• ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)

Creamsicle Frosting:

• 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

• ½ cup cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: orange gel food coloring

Garnish (Optional):

• Orange zest spirals

• Candied orange slices

• Edible flowers or white chocolate shavings