Orange Cream Dream Cake Recipe

Indulge in this dreamy Orange Cream Dream Cake – a vibrant and moist cake bursting with citrusy flavor, topped with a light and fluffy frosting. This nostalgic recipe evokes the taste of a creamsicle, making it a crowd-pleaser for all ages! (Note: Refrigeration time is not included in the prep time.)

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 312.7 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Orange Cream Dream Cake

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How to Make Orange Cream Dream Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1 package (3 oz) orange flavored instant drink mix, 4 large eggs, 1 cup water, and 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
  3. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, or until well combined.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While the cake is cooling, prepare the orange jello glaze: In a medium bowl, dissolve 1 (3 oz) package of orange jello in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water until completely dissolved.
  8. Once the cake is completely cool, use a fork to poke holes all over the top.
  9. Gently pour the jello glaze evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the glaze to set.
  11. Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cold milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix, and 1 (3 oz) package orange jello.
  12. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
  13. Let the frosting stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
  14. Gently fold in 1 (8 oz) container of whipped topping until just combined.
  15. Frost the cooled cake evenly with the orange cream frosting.
  16. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

128g

Fat

24g

Carbs

14g