Orange Dreamsicle Cake: Perfect for Any Occasion
Experience the ultimate sweet escape with our Orange Dreamsicle Cake—a perfect blend of citrus zest and creamy delight that promises a slice of paradise. This recipe marries the freshness of orange with the richness of creamy frosting, offering a tantalizing dessert that’s both refreshing and indulgent. Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to festive celebrations, this cake is designed to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1box (15 ¼ oz) white cake mix
- 1 cupcold milk
- ½ cuporange juice
- ½ cupvegetable oil
- 1 ozFrench vanilla instant pudding mix
- 3 ozorange Jello
- 4large eggs
- 8 ozwhipped topping
- 20 ozcan crushed pineapples, drained
- 1 cupsour cream
- 1 cupshredded coconut
- 1½ cupswhite sugar
- ½ cupfinely chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour Tree 9-inch cake pans.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, pudding mix, orange Jello, and eggs. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cooling in the pans for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: Mix the drained crushed pineapples, shredded coconut, sugar, sour cream, and whipped topping until well combined. Optionally, stir in chopped pecans.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting over the top. Add the second layer, more frosting, then the final layer, and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Optionally, garnish with additional pecans and shredded coconut.
Notes
This Orange Dreamsicle Cake is a versatile dessert that can be adapted to suit different tastes and occasions: