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Irresistible Orange Creamsicle Cake Recipe for Summer Delights

Irresistible Orange Creamsicle Cake Recipe for Summer Bliss

This Irresistible Orange Creamsicle Cake Recipe for Summer Delights combines a soft vanilla sponge with vibrant bursts of real mandarins, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 48 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk/Almond Milk Almond milk adds a subtle nutty flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
For the JELLO Mixture
  • 1 box Orange JELLO
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
For the Topping
  • 1 can Mandarin Oranges Use straight from the can without draining.
  • 1 box Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix
  • 1 container Cool Whip Light and airy topping.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and fresh orange zest. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan and bake for 28 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer the cake to a cooling rack to cool completely. Poke holes all over the surface of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
  4. Dissolve the orange JELLO in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir in the fresh squeezed orange juice. Pour the JELLO mixture evenly over the poked cake.
  5. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight if possible.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine the mandarin oranges and instant vanilla pudding mix. Fold in the Cool Whip until smooth.
  7. Spread the creamy mandarin mixture over the chilled cake and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Cut the cake into squares and serve each piece chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before poking holes. Consider using homemade whipped cream instead of Cool Whip for a less sweet topping.

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