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Creamsicle Cake

Dreamy Creamsicle Cake Recipe for Summer Delight


  • Author: Sofya Petrova
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes chill time)
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rich, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these Browned Butter White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies combine the toasty depth of browned butter with creamy white chocolate and tangy freeze-dried raspberries. Easy to make and full of gourmet charm, they’re perfect for home bakers looking to create a standout treat without the stress.


Ingredients

Scale

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


Instructions

  • Brown the butter: Melt butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden brown and nutty. Cool slightly.
  • Cream sugars: Mix browned butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs and vanilla until smooth.
  • Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Slowly incorporate into wet ingredients.
  • Fold in add-ins: Gently stir in white chocolate and raspberries.
  • Chill: Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Scoop dough: Form 1-tbsp balls and space 2 inches apart.
  • Bake: 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
  • Cool: Rest on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Use fresh orange juice and zest for the best flavor.

Let cake layers cool completely before frosting.

Add orange food coloring for a soft pastel look.

Refrigerate frosted cake for a firmer set before slicing.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Cake
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: ~360 kcal
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: ~160mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: ~95mg