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Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake

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Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake is a refreshing, citrusy dessert made with orange-infused cake, sweet gelatin, creamy pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. It delivers the nostalgic taste of a creamsicle in an easy-to-make layered cake.

Ingredients

  • 1 box orange cake mix (plus eggs, oil, and water as called for on the package)
  • 1 box (3 oz) orange gelatin powder
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
  • Orange zest or sprinkles, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake mix according to package directions.
  2. Bake in a 9×13-inch pan until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Cool cake for 10 minutes, then poke holes evenly across the top using the handle of a wooden spoon.
  4. Dissolve orange gelatin powder in boiling water, then stir in cold water.
  5. Slowly pour the gelatin mixture over the cake, letting it soak into the holes.
  6. Refrigerate cake for at least 1 hour.
  7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix and cold milk until thickened.
  8. Spread pudding evenly over the chilled cake.
  9. Top with whipped topping and garnish with orange zest or sprinkles, if desired.
  10. Chill for at least 2 more hours before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, use white or yellow cake mix with added orange extract and zest.Let gelatin set slightly before adding pudding to prevent sogginess.This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.Homemade whipped cream can be used but should be stabilized for best results.

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