Description
Indulgent orange dreamsicle cake whisks dessert lovers into a nostalgic citrus paradise, blending creamy vanilla and zesty orange notes. Sweet memories mingle with each velvety slice, inviting you to savor summer’s most refreshing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box white cake mix (15.14 ounces / 430 grams)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 3 ounces (85 grams) orange jello
- 1 ounce (28 grams) French vanilla pudding mix
Creamy and Fruity Additions:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) whipped topping
- 20 ounces (567 grams) crushed pineapples (drained)
- 1 cup sour cream
Sweeteners and Nuts:
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing and lightly dusting with flour to ensure easy cake removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the cake mix with milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, orange gelatin, pudding mix, and eggs. Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to create a silky, uniform batter.
- Distribute the batter equally between the prepared cake pans, ensuring even coverage. Bake for approximately 30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Drain pineapples and gently mash to remove excess moisture. In a separate bowl, combine crushed pineapples, shredded coconut, granulated sugar, sour cream, and one cup of whipped topping to create a luscious filling.
- Spread the pineapple mixture evenly between the cooled cake layers, creating a rich, tropical-inspired center.
- Sprinkle finely chopped pecans over the filling layer, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the cake.
- Blend the remaining whipped topping with the frosting mixture, then generously coat the entire cake’s top and sides with this creamy mixture.
- Chill the cake in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld and frosting to set.
Notes
- Enhance the cake’s citrusy flavor by adding fresh orange zest to the batter for a more vibrant orange essence.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Toasting pecans before chopping can intensify their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cake layers.
- If you prefer a lighter frosting, swap some of the whipped topping with freshly whipped cream for a more delicate texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg