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Slices of Orange Creamsicle Cake on a plate with mandarin orange slices on top.

Orange Creamsicle Cake

Orange Creamsicle Cake is an easy cake recipe with Jello and pudding. Light and citrusy, this doctored cake mix is way better than made straight from the box. This orange poke cake is the perfect flavor for summer!
Author Amber Brady
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Yields 15 servings

Ingredients

Cake:

  • 15.25 oz (432 g) box white cake mix
  • 4 egg whites, (or as stated on box of cake mix)
  • 1 ¼ cups (296 ml) water, (or as stated on box of cake mix)
  • ½ cup (118 ml) oil, (or as stated on box of cake mix)

Filling:

  • 3 oz (85 g) small box orange gelatin, (Jello)
  • ¾ cup (177 ml) boiling water
  • ¾ cup (177 ml) cold water

Topping:

  • ½ cup (152 g) orange marmalade
  • 3.4 oz (96 g) small box INSTANT vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup (237 ml) milk
  • 8 oz (226 g) frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip)
  • 15 oz (425 g) can Mandarin oranges, drained (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare cake mix according to directions on the box. (Your exact measurements may vary slightly depending on the brand of cake mix you use. I used Pillsbury.)
  • Bake according to package directions. Should be something like 350˚F for 25-35 minutes. Allow cake to cool.
  • After cake has cooled, poke holes into the cake about an inch apart with the end of a wooden spoon.
  • Mix the orange gelatin powder with boiling water. Stirring until the mixture is dissolved. Then mix in cold water and let it thicken slightly. Pour the jello mixture into the holes of the cake.
  • Spread a thin layer of orange marmalade over the cake. NOTE: Keep the tip of the spatula down on the cake while spreading and only lift the tip when finished. If cake is pulling up, you may want to refrigerate it for an hour or two for the Jello to settle into the cake more.
  • For the frosting, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and milk. Then fold in the whipped topping. Spread frosting over the top of the cake.* 
  • Refrigerate cake for 4 hours or overnight. Place Mandarin orange slices on top of each slice of cake, if desired.

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Notes

    • If you'd like, you can save about 1/2 cup of frosting to put in a piping bag and swirl on top of each piece like I did.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 slice | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g