Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with our Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake Recipe. This cake is a moist, citrus-infused treat that’s topped with a luscious creamy frosting, making it the perfect dessert for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- ½ cup Vegetable Oil
For the Topping
- 1 cup Whipped Topping
- 1 package (3 oz) Orange Gelatin
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined. In another bowl, mix the orange juice, orange zest, eggs, and vegetable oil. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Poke the Cake: Once the cake has cooled slightly, use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the top of the cake, making sure to go deep but not all the way through.
- Prepare the Gelatin Mixture: In a bowl, dissolve the orange gelatin in boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Pour the mixture evenly over the poked cake, ensuring it fills the holes. Let the cake cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Frost the Cake: Once chilled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the surface of the cake. You can also add extra orange zest or sprinkles for a fun touch. Slice and serve!
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Allow the cake to chill for longer for the best flavor infusion from the gelatin.
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for enhanced flavor.
- Consider adding orange slices or mint leaves for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Poke Cake, Orange Creamsicle Cake, Summer Dessert, Citrus Cake