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Orange Creamsicle Cake

Orange Creamsicle Cake

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Experience the refreshing taste of summer with this delightful Orange Creamsicle Cake! This easy-to-make poke cake combines zesty orange and rich vanilla flavors, creating a light and fluffy dessert that’s perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 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 JELLO
  • 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine vanilla cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest until smooth.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake for about 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool slightly before poking holes all over the top with a fork.
  4. In another bowl, dissolve orange JELLO in boiling water; stir in fresh orange juice and pour evenly over the warm cake.
  5. Spread undrained mandarin oranges over the top and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  6. For frosting, whisk together vanilla pudding mix and Cool Whip until fully combined; spread over chilled cake.
  7. Slice into squares and serve cold.

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