Description
Experience the delightful taste of summer with this easy Orange Creamsicle Cake. This crowd-pleasing dessert combines a moist vanilla cake infused with refreshing orange flavors, making it perfect for any gathering—be it picnics, birthday parties, or casual family dinners. Topped with a fluffy mandarin orange frosting, this cake not only tastes incredible but also creates a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. With its simple preparation using a boxed cake mix and vibrant ingredients, you’ll have this delicious treat ready to impress your guests in no time.
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
- 1¼ 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 and prepare the cake mix according to package directions using a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- Bake until golden brown and let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Poke holes in the top of the cooled cake using a skewer.
- Prepare the JELLO mixture by dissolving in boiling water and mixing in fresh orange juice.
- Pour the JELLO over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- For frosting, combine mandarin oranges with vanilla pudding mix and fold in Cool Whip.
- Spread frosting on cooled cake and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Ensure eggs and milk are at room temperature for better mixing. Poking enough holes in the cake is crucial for flavor absorption from the JELLO.