Orange Creamsicle Cake
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with this easy Orange Creamsicle Cake. Bursting with vibrant orange and creamy vanilla flavors, this cake is reminiscent of childhood ice cream treats. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or festive gatherings, it’s a crowd-pleaser that serves 24 people. The fluffy frosting and refreshing citrus zest make every bite a nostalgic experience that everyone will love. With minimal ingredients and no special equipment needed, you can whip up this tasty dessert in no time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Serves 24 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 15.25 ounces vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup milk (or vanilla almond milk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3.4 ounces orange JELLO
- 1¼ cups 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix the vanilla cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest until smooth. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan and bake for 28 minutes.
- Once cooled slightly, dissolve the orange JELLO in boiling water, add fresh orange juice, and stir well.
- Poke holes in the warm cake using a wooden spoon handle or skewer. Pour the JELLO mixture over the top to soak in.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour to set the JELLO. Prepare frosting by combining vanilla pudding mix with Cool Whip until smooth; spread over chilled cake.
- Garnish with mandarin oranges if desired, slice, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 214mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
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