Description
This Orange Creamsicle Cake is a delightful summer dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of orange creamsicles with the richness of cake. Perfect for any gathering, it’s a refreshing treat that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of orange cake mix (and required ingredients: eggs, oil, water)
- 1 package of orange Jell-O
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Prepare the orange cake as per the mix’s instructions and allow it to cool.
- Poke holes throughout the cake and pour a mixture of orange Jell-O dissolved in hot and cold water over it.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in vanilla pudding mix, orange Jell-O, milk, and vanilla extract. Fold in Cool Whip.
- Spread the frosting over the cake and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- For a lighter cake, substitute water with orange juice in the cake mix.
- The cake can be made a day ahead to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 320 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g