Description
Indulge in the sun-kissed delight of Orange Creamsicle Cake, a refreshing dessert perfect for summer gatherings. This poke cake features a scrumptious combination of orange and vanilla flavors, creating a light and fluffy texture that everyone will adore. Topped with a creamy Cool Whip frosting and vibrant mandarin oranges, this cake is not only visually appealing but also bursting with delightful flavors. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, a picnic, or just a sunny day treat, this easy-to-make dessert will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.25 ounces vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3.4 ounces orange JELLO
- 1 ¼ cups boiling water
- ⅓ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 15 ounces mandarin oranges (undrained)
- 3.5 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest; mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, poke holes in the cake with the handle of a wooden spoon.
- In another bowl, dissolve orange JELLO in boiling water; stir in fresh orange juice and pour over the poked holes.
- Spread undrained mandarin oranges evenly over the cake.
- Mix vanilla pudding with Cool Whip until smooth and spread over the cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg