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Orange Creamsicle Cake

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Orange Creamsicle Cake is a moist, citrusy poke cake made with orange soda, layered with orange gelatin and topped with a fluffy cream cheese whipped topping. It’s an easy, refreshing dessert that’s perfect for parties, summer gatherings, or nostalgic treats.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 to 6 hours (includes chilling)
  • Yield: 12 to 15 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 box vanilla or white cake mix (430 g / 15.25 oz)
  • 1 cup orange soda or orange juice
  • 1 box orange gelatin powder (3 oz / 85 g)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 block (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tub (8 oz / 225 g) whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake mix, eggs, oil, and orange soda (or juice) until smooth.
  3. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Cool cake for 10–15 minutes. Use a spoon handle to poke holes across the top.
  5. Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Pour over cake evenly to fill holes. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
  7. Spread topping over chilled cake. Refrigerate for 2–4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

  • Add orange zest to the topping for extra citrus flavor.
  • Mandarin oranges make a great garnish before serving.
  • Use stabilized whipped cream instead of store-bought topping if desired.
  • Store cake covered in the fridge—do not freeze.
  • Try using round cake pans for a layered version.

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