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Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake

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This easy, fluffy Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake combines a soft vanilla cake base soaked with tangy orange gelatin and is topped with a dreamy, creamy citrus topping. It’s a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp fresh orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
  • 1 (3 oz) box orange gelatin
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 tbsp orange juice (fresh or bottled, optional)
  • 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping (thawed)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp orange juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • Optional: orange slices, sprinkles, or zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or butter.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, eggs, vanilla, and orange zest. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25–28 minutes, until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Let cake cool in pan for 15 minutes. Using a fork or handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake about 1 inch apart.
  5. In a medium bowl, dissolve orange gelatin in boiling water. Stir until dissolved, then add cold water and orange juice. Mix well.
  6. Slowly pour gelatin mixture evenly over cake, letting it seep into the holes. Use a spoon to guide gelatin into stubborn spots.
  7. Refrigerate cake for at least 2 hours, until gelatin is set and cake is completely cool.
  8. In a medium bowl, combine whipped topping, sour cream, powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Fold together until smooth and creamy.
  9. Spread creamy citrus topping evenly over cooled cake. Swirl top with spatula for a pretty finish.
  10. Garnish with extra orange zest, sprinkles, or orange slices. Cut into squares and serve chilled.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a gluten-free cake mix. For dairy-free, swap sour cream for plant-based yogurt and use dairy-free whipped topping. Chill topping before spreading if runny. Cake is best served chilled and can be made a day ahead. For neat slices, wipe knife between cuts.

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