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Creamsicle Orange Poke Cake

This orange creamsicle poke cake is a fluffy white cake infused with orange flavor and topped with a quick and easy vanilla frosting. It’s an easy dessert that’s a total crowd pleaser and perfect for any summer potluck!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 306 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 14.25 ounces white cake mix 1 box, and ingredients listed on cake mix box
  • 3 ounces orange Jell-O
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix 1 box
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 ounces whipped topping thawed
  • 11 ounces mandarin oranges drained, 1 can
  • Fresh mint sprigs for garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven according to the cake package directions.
  2. Coat a 9″x13″ pan with cooking spray.
  3. Prepare cake according to package and bake for the time directed.
  4. Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then use a fork to poke holes all over the cake.
  5. Place the boiling water in a medium bowl and add the jello; whisk until the jello has completely dissolved. Stir in the cold water.
  6. Pour the jello over the top of the cake. Cover and chill for at least three hours or up to 2 days.
  7. Place the milk in a large bowl; add the pudding mix and stir until smooth and thickened. Fold in the whipped topping.
  8. 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

Calories 306 (15%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 434mg (18%) Potassium 124mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 245IU (5%) Vitamin C 7.6mg (8%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% 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.