Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Orange Creamsicle Cake, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With its moist vanilla cake soaked in refreshing orange goodness and topped with a creamy vanilla frosting, this cake is perfect for all occasions—from birthdays to family picnics. Easy to make and visually stunning, it serves 24, making it ideal for sharing at gatherings or simply enjoying as a sweet afternoon treat. Each forkful takes you back to carefree summer days, ensuring this cake will be a hit with friends and family alike.
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 gelatin (non-animal)
- 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).
- In a mixing bowl, combine vanilla cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into a greased 9×13 baking pan and bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- Dissolve orange gelatin in boiling water; stir in fresh orange juice. Poke holes in cooled cake and pour gelatin mixture over it.
- Mix vanilla pudding with Cool Whip and spread over the top of the cake.
- Top with mandarin oranges and chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg