Orange Dreamsicle Cake
Bright, citrusy, and full of nostalgia, this Orange Dreamsicle Cake is like a creamsicle in cake form. With layers of orange JELL-O-soaked yellow cake and a whipped vanilla pudding frosting, it’s a dreamy, chilled dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for warm days.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 inch Pan
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 package yellow cake mix plus ingredients called for on box
- 2 packages orange JELL-O (3 oz each)
- 1 package vanilla instant pudding (3.4 oz)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz), thawed
Instructions
- Prepare and bake yellow cake in a 9x13-inch pan according to package directions. Cool completely.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- In a bowl, combine 1 package orange JELL-O with 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup cold water. Mix well and pour evenly over the cake. Refrigerate for 4 hours.
- In another bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix, 1 cup cold milk, remaining orange JELL-O powder, and vanilla extract until thickened.
- Fold in the Cool Whip until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the mixture over the chilled cake and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Chill the cake well before adding the topping. For a layered cake version, use two round cake pans and follow the same JELL-O soak method before frosting.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Fat: 14g