Orange Creamsicle Cake With Candied Orange Peel
[Vegan]

For the Candied Orange Peel:

1. Peel and slice oranges to the desired width. Make sure to remove any pith from the peel.
2. Place the peels in a medium pot and cover with 3" of water. Bring to a rapid boil for 15 minutes.
3. Strain the water and rinse peels with cold water.
4. Make a sugar syrup by mixing  2 cups water with 2 cups of sugar in a pot. Set aside remaining 1/2 cup sugar for later. Bring the water to a boil to dissolve the sugar and reduce to a simmer. Add orange peels to the syrup and continue the simmer for 45 minutes or until peels are soft and pliable.
5. Use tongs to remove peels and place them on a foil-lined sheet pan.
6. Let the peels dry for 2 hours. Then, coat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
7. Allow the peels to dry completely overnight. If the peels are not dried in time of need, they may be force-dried using an oven at the lowest possible temperature. Place the peels in the oven (mine was set at 170 degrees) and dehydrate for about 1-1/2 hours, flipping after 45 minutes and checking the peels frequently. Let the peels cool before placing on the icing.