Oh my word! I figured this cake would be a refreshing summer dessert, but I had no idea how delicious it was going to taste! And the frosting...well, just give me a spoon. Yes, it's that good!
Provided by Angela (Grammy) Derby
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Set out Cool Whip to thaw.
- 2. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
- 3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, eggs, 1 cup water and the oil with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan
- 4. Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
- 5. Poke cake all over with fork or wooden skewer. In medium bowl, pour boiling water on 1 box orange gelatin; stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour gelatin over cake. Run knife around edges of pan to loosen cake. Refrigerate 2 hours.
- 6. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth with electric hand mixer (or other); add orange jello, instant vanilla pudding, 1 cup milk, orange and vanilla extract. Immediately beat until smooth and well blended. (Don't let the jello and vanilla pudding sit or they'll get lumpy). Fold in Cool whip.
- 7. Spread over the cake and keep refrigerated until serving. Garnish with additional whipped topping and orange peel. Refrigerate any leftovers.
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[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe!
Sakib Sakiba
[email protected]This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. It's perfect for parties and potlucks.
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[email protected]I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves orange-flavored desserts.
Md Sazid
[email protected]Overall, this is a good cake, but it's not my favorite.
Kethmini Contractors
[email protected]I would have liked the cake to be more moist.
Opeyemi Fattah
[email protected]The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was good.
Arman BuTt (XhOkHa BuTt)
[email protected]I found the orange flavor to be a bit overpowering.
Nico Jacques Verwey
[email protected]This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.
ABUBAKAR YUSUF
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Leoleonardo Arbaiza
[email protected]I love the orange flavor in this cake. It's a great way to change up the classic poke cake recipe.
Anthony Scott
[email protected]This cake is so delicious and refreshing. It's the perfect summer dessert.
Yousaf Muhammad
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! The orange color is so festive and the cake was a big hit with all of her friends.
Da Kids
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover oranges. I love the combination of orange and cream cheese.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfect. The orange flavor is subtle but delicious, and the whipped cream filling is light and fluffy.
George Goodwin
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it's always a hit when I bring it to potlucks.
Aariana Weaver
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The orange jello and whipped cream filling are the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.
TABUANITOGA Sunia
[email protected]This Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake was a huge hit at my last party! It's so easy to make and everyone loved the creamy orange flavor.