Description
This Orange Creamsicle Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the refreshing flavors of orange and cream in a moist and fluffy cake. Topped with a creamy orange frosting, it’s a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 package (3 oz) orange gelatin powder
For the Orange Cream Frosting:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 teaspoon orange extract (optional)
- 8 oz whipped topping (thawed)
- orange zest or slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the cake: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, orange juice, oil, eggs, orange zest, and orange gelatin powder. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Pour into the baking dish and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Make the frosting: Whisk pudding mix with milk and orange extract until thickened. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake.
- Garnish and chill: Garnish with orange zest or slices, if desired. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This cake is best served chilled for a refreshing treat.
- For extra citrus flavor, add a drizzle of orange juice over the cake before frosting.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
