Orange Creamsicle Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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10 ounces of sugar (granulated).
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1/2 teaspoon of table salt.
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1 teaspoon of baking soda.
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7 ounces of thawed orange juice concentrate.
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1-2 small drops of yellow food dye.
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10 ounces of cake flour.
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1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
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6 ounces of unsalted butter, brought to room temp.
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4 warmed-up ounces of milk.
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4 large eggs, not cold.
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Zest from 1 orange.
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2 teaspoons of orange-flavored extract.
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2 ounces of vegetable oil.
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1 drop of orange food dye.
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16 ounces of softened mascarpone cheese.
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2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
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1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar.
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2 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream.
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1/4 teaspoon of citric acid (optional but recommended).
# Instructions:
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Set up your oven to 335℉. Coat a 9x13 pan with parchment paper and nonstick coating of your choice.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together the flour, sweetener, salt, soda, and baking powder.
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Blend the warmed milk, thawed juice, vegetable oil, eggs, zest, and both extracts together with a whisk.
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Add the butter to your dry mix and beat it until like coarse crumbs.
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Pour in 1/3 of the wet mix, stir for a minute. Toss in the food coloring and citric acid. Then add the rest of the wet stuff and stir gently until smooth.
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Pour your batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cake is done if a clean toothpick comes out of the middle.
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Let the cake sit in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then shift it to a rack to cool fully.
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Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Whip the cream in another bowl until soft peaks form. Gently combine whipped cream with mascarpone mix.
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Spread the frosting evenly over your cooled cake. Add piping decorations and orange slices for a fun look.
# Notes:
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Stick to cake flour to get the right texture.
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Let every ingredient come to room temp before starting.
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Mascarpone frosting means you'll need to store this chilled.
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You can also bake this as two 8-inch round layers, if needed.