Description
A nostalgic dessert that captures the flavors of an orange creamsicle in a moist cake and airy mousse, finished with a citrus glaze and crunchy almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 package Orange Gelatin
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Chopped Almonds
- 1/4 cup Citrus Glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan.
- Combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and orange juice in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk until smooth, then pour into the pan and bake according to the mix instructions.
- Cool the cake completely on a wire rack.
- Beat the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- Dissolve the gelatin in hot water and mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Fold the gelatin mixture into the whipped cream until fully combined.
- Pour the mousse over the cooled cake layer in the springform pan.
- Chill for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Run a knife around the pan, release the side, and garnish with glaze and almonds.
- Slice with a warm knife and serve.
Notes
For a better flavor, toast the chopped almonds before use. Chilling your equipment helps whip cream more efficiently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Orange Creamsicle, Mousse Cake, Summer Dessert, Nostalgic Dessert, Baking