Here’s a delicious and refreshing Orange Creamsicle Cake recipe — it’s perfect for summer and tastes just like the classic frozen treat!
🍊 Orange Creamsicle Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 box white cake mix
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1 cup orange juice (instead of water)
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon orange zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Orange Jell-O Layer:
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1 box (3 oz) orange-flavored gelatin (like Jell-O)
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1 cup boiling water
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1/2 cup cold water
For the Creamsicle Topping (Whipped Cream Frosting):
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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon orange juice (optional)
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1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
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Make the Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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In a large bowl, combine cake mix, orange juice, oil, eggs, orange zest, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
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Pour into prepared pan and bake 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool for 15–20 minutes.
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Add the Orange Jell-O:
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While the cake cools, mix the Jell-O powder with 1 cup boiling water until dissolved. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water.
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Poke holes all over the cake using a fork or wooden skewer. Slowly pour the Jell-O mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
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Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour (or until fully chilled and set).
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Make the Creamsicle Frosting:
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and optional orange juice; mix until combined.
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In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
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Spread over the chilled cake.
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Optional Garnish:
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Sprinkle with orange zest, mandarin orange slices, or white chocolate curls.
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🍰 Tips
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For a stronger orange flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon orange extract to the batter or frosting.
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Want it fancier? Make it in round cake pans and layer it!