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Orange Creamsicle Cake

This delicious Orange Creamsicle Cake is a refreshing and flavorful dessert that's perfect for summer gatherings. With its vibrant orange flavor, creamy texture, and fluffy frosting, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It combines the classic combination of vanilla and orange to create a cake that tastes just like the beloved Orange Creamsicle treat.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 15.25 ounces vanilla cake mix
  • 3 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup milk or vanilla almond milk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest

Jello Layer

  • 3.4 ounces orange JELLO
  • 1.25 cup boiling water
  • 0.33 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 15 ounces can of mandarin oranges (do not drain)

Frosting Ingredients

  • 3 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven and prepare the cake mix according to the package directions, using a 9x13 inch baking pan. Replace the water with vanilla almond milk (or regular milk), and add the orange zest to the batter.
  • Bake the cake following the instructions on the box. After baking, allow the cake to cool for approximately 10 minutes on a wire rack.
  • Once the cake is cool enough to handle, use a skewer to poke holes across the entire surface of the cake.
  • In a heatproof bowl, combine the orange JELLO mix with boiling water. Whisk until the JELLO is completely dissolved.
  • Stir in the fresh orange juice and carefully pour the JELLO mixture over the top of the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 3 hours to allow the JELLO to set.
  • For the frosting, beat together the mandarin oranges and vanilla pudding mix until fully combined.
  • Gently fold in the Cool Whip (or whipped cream) until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
  • Refrigerate the frosted cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.

Notes

This cake is best served chilled. It's a wonderful dessert for potlucks or summer parties.