Orange Dreamsicle Cake
Bring a slice of nostalgia to your table with this vibrant and creamy Orange Dreamsicle Cake, reminiscent of childhood ice cream treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 oz French vanilla pudding mix
- 1 box (15 ¼ oz) white cake mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 oz orange Jello
- 1 cup cold milk
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 20 oz can crushed pineapples, drained
- 1½ cups white sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, orange Jello, milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat on medium speed until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, mix the whipped topping, sour cream, and sugar until smooth.
- Fold in the drained crushed pineapples and shredded coconut. If using, add the finely chopped pecans.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top of the first and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish with additional shredded coconut or pecans if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg