Description
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of this Orange Creamsicle Mousse Cake, where the light, airy mousse melts in your mouth, leaving a refreshing burst of citrus flavor. The delicate layers of orange-infused cream and fluffy cake create a delightful contrast in texture, reminiscent of a classic summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- For the Mousse:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp gelatin powder
- 3 tbsp cold water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- For Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Orange slices
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the milk, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, prepare the mousse by blooming the gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat the orange juice and powdered sugar over low heat until the sugar dissolves, then stir in the bloomed gelatin until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then fold in the whipped cream, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
- Once the cake is completely cool, slice it in half horizontally and layer the mousse between the two cake layers.
- Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; just keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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