Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Orange Creamsicle Cake, a perfect dessert for summer gatherings! This vibrant poke cake combines zesty orange with smooth vanilla flavors, creating a luscious treat everyone will adore. With its easy preparation using a cake mix and minimal ingredients, this dessert is ideal for birthdays, picnics, or any celebration where you want to impress your guests without the fuss. The fluffy frosting and juicy mandarin oranges make every bite a burst of sunshine, leaving your friends and family coming back for more. Elevate your dessert table with this delightful cake that captures the essence of summer in every slice!
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces vanilla cake mix
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup milk (or vanilla almond milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3.4 ounces orange gelatin
- 1 ¼ cup boiling water
- ⅓ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 15 ounces canned mandarin oranges (do not drain)
- 3.5 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well mixed.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for approximately 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While baking, dissolve orange gelatin in boiling water and stir in fresh orange juice.
- Once baked, let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before poking holes all over it with a fork.
- Pour the gelatin mixture evenly over the warm cake to soak into the holes.
- Top with undrained mandarin oranges and refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
- For frosting, whisk together vanilla pudding mix with Cool Whip until combined, then spread over chilled cake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. For extra flavor, add more orange zest or try using lemon juice instead of some of the water in the gelatin mixture.