Name: Orange Crush Cake
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American

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February 10, 2026

My Orange Crush Cake is a retro-inspired dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. With a soft, soda-infused crumb and a sweet orange glaze, it’s the kind of cake that I bring to church potlucks, summer cookouts, and my grandma’s kitchen table. Let’s dive into why this recipe deserves a permanent spot in your dessert rotation.

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Orange Crush Cake

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.

Grease a 9″ x 11″ casserole dish and set aside.

In a large bowl, beat together the white cake mix and Sunkist for 2 minutes.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

Meanwhile, place 1 cup of Sunkist in a saucepan and heat until boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium-low and simmer until reduce to 1/4 (2 oz of soda should remain). Allow to cool completely.

In a large bowl, beat together the butter and powdered icing sugar for 2 minutes, then add the reduced Sunkist soda. Beat to incorporate, then add the milk as needed to achieve a spreadable texture. Adjust the color with orange food dye, if desired.

Use an offset spatula to spread the frosting on the cooled cake.

To achieve the fun texture shown in the pictures, use short strokes to spread the frosting, then go back over the frosted cake and rough it up a bit.

Garnish the cake with sprinkles and orange slices, as desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Soda Infusion Secret 🍊
For maximum orange flavor, replace the water in the cake mix with cold Sunkist soda, ensuring it's freshly opened and at room temperature for optimal carbonation impact.
Glaze Consistency Hack 🥣
Warm your orange slices slightly before incorporating into the glaze to help release more natural oils and intensify the citrus flavor profile.
Sprinkle Strategy 🎉
Apply orange sprinkles immediately after glazing while the surface is still slightly warm to help them adhere perfectly and prevent clumping.
Moisture Preservation Trick 💦
Cover the cake with a loose aluminum foil tent while cooling to trap moisture and prevent the edges from drying out too quickly.
Flavor Layering Technique 🌈
Poke small holes in the warm cake before applying the glaze to allow deeper orange soda penetration and more intense flavor throughout.