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Orange Creamsicle Cake

Orange Creamsicle Cake

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful Orange Creamsicle Cake! This easy-to-make dessert features a moist vanilla base infused with fresh orange juice and zest, topped with a creamy frosting that perfectly blends orange and vanilla flavors. Ideal for parties, picnics, or family gatherings, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its refreshing taste and beautiful presentation.

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 large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and orange zest. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  2. Pour batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan and bake for 28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Dissolve JELLO in boiling water and poke holes in the warm cake with a fork. Pour JELLO mixture over the cake.
  4. Whisk pudding mix with milk until thickened; gently fold in Cool Whip.
  5. Spread frosting over the cooled cake and top with mandarin oranges. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

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