Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Orange Creamsicle Cake, a perfect summer dessert that brings together the vibrant flavors of orange and creamy vanilla. This easy-to-make cake is an ideal treat for any warm-weather gathering, whether it’s a picnic, birthday party, or a simple day spent enjoying the sunshine. With its moist texture and luscious topping of mandarin oranges and whipped cream, each bite is reminiscent of your favorite childhood creamsicle treat. Plus, this cake is perfect for feeding a crowd, making it a standout choice for your next celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 JELLO
- 1 ¼ cup boiling water
- ⅓ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 15 ounces can of 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 vanilla cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest. Beat until well mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, dissolve the orange JELLO in boiling water; add fresh orange juice once dissolved.
- After cooling the cake for 10 minutes post-baking, poke holes all over the top with a fork.
- Pour the JELLO mixture over the warm cake to soak in.
- Chill the cake for at least an hour before frosting with a blend of vanilla pudding mix and Cool Whip.
- Top with mandarin oranges and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use fresh orange juice instead of store-bought. Customize toppings with fresh berries or additional whipped cream for extra freshness.