Description
This Orange Creamsicle Cake is a must-try dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer with its vibrant citrus flavors. The moist vanilla cake is infused with refreshing orange goodness, making it a delightful addition to any gathering. Topped with a light and fluffy frosting, this cake is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that serves up to 24 people. Ideal for picnics, birthday parties, or simply enjoying on a warm day at home, this cake will revive sweet memories of sunny days. Simple enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow your guests, the Orange Creamsicle Cake is a refreshing treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Vanilla cake mix
- Eggs
- Milk (or vanilla almond milk)
- Vegetable oil
- Orange zest
- Orange JELLO
- Fresh squeezed orange juice
- Mandarin oranges (canned)
- Vanilla instant pudding mix
- Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest. Mix until smooth and pour into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then poke holes all over the top.
- Dissolve orange JELLO in boiling water and mix in fresh orange juice. Pour over the poked cake while warm.
- Allow it to cool completely before topping with a mixture of vanilla pudding and Cool Whip.
- Garnish with mandarin oranges and refrigerate before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg