Name: Orange Creamsicle Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15.25 ounces cake mix; 6 ounces orange gelatin; 0.333 cup boiling water; 6.8 ounces vanilla pudding; 2.5 cups cold milk; 8 ounces whipped topping; mandarin oranges; mint

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Orange Creamsicle Cake

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 9×13 baking dish.

In a large bowl whisk together the cake, mix, eggs, water and oil according to the directions on the box.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly.

Using a large straw or end of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake.

In a small bowl, whisk the boiling water and orange gelatin until dissolved.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cold milk and vanilla pudding.

Whisk the orange Jell-O into the pudding mixture until well combined.

Pour the filling all over cake, using a spoon to get the filling into all the holes.

Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the cake.

Garnish with mandarin oranges and mint.

Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom the Gelatin Properly 🧊
Dissolve the orange gelatin in boiling water for at least 2 minutes, stirring constantly, then cool to room temperature before pouring over the cake to ensure even absorption and prevent the cake from becoming soggy.
Drain Mandarin Oranges Thoroughly 🍊
Reserve the mandarin orange liquid separately and use it to replace some of the cold milk in the pudding mixture for intensified orange flavor while patting the fruit dry to prevent excess moisture from weeping into the frosting.
Chill Between Layers ❄️
Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes after adding the gelatin layer and again after spreading the pudding mixture to ensure clean, distinct layers and prevent flavors from bleeding together.
Fold, Don't Stir, the Whipped Topping 🍰
Use a gentle folding motion with a rubber spatula when incorporating whipped topping into the pudding to maintain airy texture and prevent deflating the lightness that makes this cake a true creamsicle experience.
Add Fresh Mint at the Last Moment 🌿
Garnish with fresh mint leaves just before serving to prevent wilting and ensure the aromatic quality complements the orange-vanilla flavor profile without oxidizing or bruising.