Creamsicle Orange Poke Cake
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4.9
Creamsicle Orange Poke Cake
Description
This Creamsicle Orange Poke Cake begins by baking a white cake from mix according to package directions. Once cooled slightly, holes are poked across the surface to allow the orange gelatin, dissolved in hot and cold water, to penetrate the cake, infusing it with citrus flavor and moisture. After chilling for a few hours, a mixture of instant vanilla pudding and whipped topping is prepared and spread on top as frosting, creating a creamy layer. The cake is finished with drained mandarin orange segments arranged over the top, providing bursts of sweetness and a fresh contrast to the creamy frosting.
The result is a moist, flavorful cake that integrates gelled orange flavor throughout, balanced by the vanilla pudding frosting. It’s a visually appealing dessert with a combination of soft cake, creamy top, and bright fruit garnish reminiscent of classic creamsicle flavors.
Ingredients
- 14.25 ounces white cake mix 1 box, and ingredients listed on cake mix box
- 3 ounces orange gelatin dessert
- 1 cup water boiling
- ½ cup water cold
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix 1 box
- 1 cup milk
- 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
- 11 ounces mandarin orange drained, 1 can
- mint for garnish, optional, fresh, sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to the cake package directions.
- Coat a 9″x13″ pan with cooking spray.
- Prepare cake according to package and bake for the time directed.
- Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then use a fork to poke holes all over the cake.
- Place the boiling water in a medium bowl and add the jello; whisk until the jello has completely dissolved. Stir in the cold water.
- Pour the jello over the top of the cake. Cover and chill for at least three hours or up to 2 days.
- Place the milk in a large bowl; add the pudding mix and stir until smooth and thickened. Fold in the whipped topping.
- Frost the cake with the whipped topping mixture. Decorate the cake with the mandarin oranges. Cut into squares and serve, garnished with mint sprigs if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 434mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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