Orange Creamsicle Cake

Orange Creamsicle Cake

Ingredients

Orange Cake

• 1 box white or vanilla cake mix

• Ingredients listed on the box (usually eggs, oil, water)

• 1 cup orange soda or orange juice (replace the water)

• 1 tbsp orange zest

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Creamsicle Filling

• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

• 1 cup cold milk

• 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip), thawed

Orange Cream Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3½–4 cups powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp orange juice

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp orange zest

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Instructions

1. Bake the cake

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease a 9×13-inch pan.

   • Mix cake mix with box ingredients, replacing water with orange soda or juice.

   • Stir in orange zest and vanilla.

   • Bake according to box directions.

   • Cool completely.

2. Make the filling

   • Whisk pudding mix with milk until thick.

   • Fold in whipped topping until smooth and fluffy.

3. Poke & fill

   • Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the cooled cake.

   • Spread pudding mixture evenly over the cake, letting it sink into the holes.

   • Chill for 30 minutes to set.

4. Make the frosting

   • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

   • Gradually add powdered sugar.

   • Mix in orange juice, vanilla, and zest until fluffy.

5. Frost & chill

   • Spread frosting over cake.

   • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving for peak creamsicle vibes.

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Pro tips 🍦

• Add a few drops of orange food coloring for that classic look

• Garnish with orange slices or white chocolate curls

• Want it lighter? Skip the cream cheese frosting and use extra whipped topping instead

If you want a from-scratch version, layer cake, or cupcakes, I can remix this however you want 😄