Orange Creamsicle Cake
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with this Orange Creamsicle Cake, a vibrant dessert that combines the refreshing flavors of orange with a creamy frosting. Perfect for any gathering, from picnics to birthday parties, this easy-to-make cake is sure to impress guests of all ages. The combination of fresh orange juice and zest delivers a burst of citrus flavor, while the fluffy frosting adds a light finish. This cake feeds 24, making it an ideal choice for large gatherings where you want to leave a lasting impression.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 24 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 gelatin (JELL-O)
- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest using a whisk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- While cooling, dissolve the orange gelatin in boiling water; stir in fresh orange juice.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the gelatin mixture over it; top with mandarin oranges.
- Mix vanilla pudding with Cool Whip and spread over the cake.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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