Orange Creamsicle Cake
This Orange Creamsicle Cake combines orange cake mix with a creamy filling and frosting for a delightful dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Cake Pan
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box orange cake mix 15.25 oz
- 1 cup orange soda or orange juice
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
For the Filling and Frosting
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 teaspoon orange extract optional, for extra flavor
- 1 container whipped topping (Cool Whip) 8 oz, thawed
Optional Garnish
- orange zest or orange slices
- white chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to cake mix package instructions. Prepare the cake batter by combining the orange cake mix, orange soda or juice, vegetable oil, and eggs in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake according to package directions. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- In another bowl, prepare the filling by mixing the instant vanilla pudding mix with cold milk. Stir in the optional orange extract. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
- Once the cake is cool, cut it in half horizontally. Spread the filling between the layers and on top of the cake.
- Garnish with orange zest or slices and white chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
For an added twist, try using different citrus flavors in the cake or filling.