Description
Dreamy Orange Creamsicle Cake is a refreshing summer dessert inspired by the classic orange creamsicle flavor. This soft, moist cake combines bright orange citrus flavor with a creamy vanilla topping for a light, fluffy, and irresistible treat. Perfect for birthdays, BBQs, holidays, and warm-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box white or vanilla cake mix
- 1 package (3 oz) orange gelatin mix
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Creamy Topping
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Optional Garnishes
- Orange slices
- Extra orange zest
- White chocolate curls
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, orange gelatin, eggs, orange juice, oil, orange zest, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Make the topping: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and orange zest, then gently fold in whipped topping until fluffy.
- Frost the cake: Spread the creamy orange topping evenly over the cooled cake.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with orange slices, zest, or white chocolate curls for a beautiful finish.
Notes
For the best creamsicle flavor, use fresh orange zest and juice. Chill the cake overnight for an extra moist texture and stronger citrus flavor. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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