Best 5 Orange Dreamsicle Cake Recipes

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Calling all orange dreamsicle enthusiasts! If you're craving a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of orange and vanilla, look no further. This guide will lead you through the creation of a tantalizing orange dreamsicle cake that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its layers of moist and fluffy orange cake, creamy vanilla frosting, and a burst of orange flavor in every bite, this cake will evoke cherished memories of childhood while creating new ones. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, let's embark on the delightful adventure of baking the ultimate orange dreamsicle cake.

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BEST ORANGE DREAMSICLE CAKE



Best Orange Dreamsicle Cake image

If you love the taste of orange cream popsicles you'll love this cake. I made this for a cookout in the summer and there was no leftovers to go back home.

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box orange cake mix
1 (3 ounce) box orange Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Set out Cool Whip to thaw.
  • Prepare cake mix according to directions for a 9x13 pan,.
  • After the cake is done and you bring out of oven, poke holes throughout the cake with a fork.
  • Prepare Orange jello with 1 cup of boiling water and pour over the cake.
  • Allow to cool in pan for 30 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together with hand mixer (or other) instant vanilla pudding with 1 cup milk.
  • Stir in orange and vanilla extracts, mix well.
  • Fold in Cool whip Spread over the cake and chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

ORANGE DREAMSICLE LAYER CAKE



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It is lite and tastes just like orange creamsicles. Someone had made it for my birthday one time. I made this cake for my mom for her 51st birthday. It was a hit. Everyone put their orders in for their birthday - Orange Dreamsicle Cake From Chef and Author, Anne Byrn.

Provided by krenzmel

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

vegetable oil cooking spray, for misting the pans & all-purpose flour, for dusting the pans (I recommend Bakers Joy cooking spray)
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box Duncan Hines orange cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package orange gelatin
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure orange extract
1 (8 ounce) package sour cream
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping

Steps:

  • 1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • 2. Lightly mist three 9-inch round cake pans with vegetable oil cooking spray, then dust them with flour. Shake out the excess flour. Set the pans aside.
  • 3. Place the cake mix, orange gelatin, oil, eggs, and orange extract in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 1/4 cups of water, then beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the ingredients are moistened, 30 seconds. Stop the machine and scrape down the side of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat, scraping down the side again if necessary, until the batter is well blended and smooth, 2 minutes longer. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans, smoothing it out with a rubber spatula. Place the pans in the oven side by side or, if your oven is not large enough, place two on the center rack and the third pan in the center of the highest rack.
  • 4. Bake the cakes until they spring back when lightly pressed with a finger, 18 to 22 minutes. Check the pan on the highest rack first; it will bake the quickest and may need to be rotated to a lower rack while it bakes. Remove the pans from the oven and place them on wire racks to cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of each and invert them onto a rack, then again onto another rack so that they are right side up. Allow the cakes to cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes longer.
  • 5. Meanwhile, start making the frosting: Place the sour cream and coconut in a large bowl, stir to combine, and place in the refrigerator, uncovered, for 1 hour.
  • 6. Remove the bowl with the sour cream from the refrigerator, add the confectioners' sugar and orange juice, and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined, 30 seconds. Fold the whipped topping into the frosting until just combined.
  • 7. To assemble the cake, place one cake layer, right side up, on a cake plate and spread some of the frosting over the top. Place a second layer, right side up, on top of the first. Spread some of the frosting over the top. Place the third layer, right side up, on top of the second layer, then frost the top and side of the cake smoothly and generously. Place the cake in a cake saver and refrigerate it until well chilled, 2 hours. Store this cake, in a cake saver or under a glass dome, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 61.6, Sodium 86.4, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 27.1, Protein 3.3

ORANGE DREAMSICLE CAKE RECIPE - (4/5)



Orange Dreamsicle Cake Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by carvalhohm

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package yellow cake mix
2 (3-ounce) packages orange Jell-o
1 package vanilla instant pudding
1 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 tub Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Bake the cake as directed in a 9x13-inch pan. Let cake cool completely. Poke holes in cooled cake. Mix 1 package orange gelatin dessert with 1 cup boiling water and 1 cup cold water. Pour over cake. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Mix pudding mix with cold milk the other package of orange gelatin dessert and vanilla. Beat by hand with a whisk until thickened. Fold in the whipped topping. Frost the cake with the pudding mixture. These instructions will make a single layered amazing cake that is delicious! NOTE: To get the layered look as in this particular picture make your cakes in well greased and floured pans-follow baking instructions. I then tip then out onto cooling rack and invert back onto a cookie sheet. Proceed to poke holes and do the jello thing and refrigerate (or put out on the cold enclosed back porch as we do). It is a little tricky to get the layers, but I love our pan lifters to help with this process.

ORANGE DREAMSICLE REFRIGERATOR CAKE



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This yummy cake takes me back to the summer days of my youth. If you liked the orange dreamsicle/creamsicle ice cream pops, you'll like this cake.

Provided by Tere Gill

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box orange cake mix
(plus eggs, oil and water called for on box)
1 box (3 oz.) orange gelatin
1 c boiling water
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
2 Tbsp powdered sugar
1 c milk
1 box (3 1/2 oz.) instant vanilla pudding
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp orange extract
1 8 oz. tub whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare and bake cake according to box instructions for a 9"x13" glass pan.
  • 2. Immediately upon removing cake from oven, poke holes all over using a skewer or chopstick.
  • 3. Pour orange gelatin into a medium bowl, add boiling water and mix until dissolved.
  • 4. Slowly pour (or spoon) over cake, filling all the holes well.
  • 5. Allow cake to cool completely (after 1/2 hr., it can be refrigerated to hasten the cooling.)
  • 6. When the cake has cooled, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, until fluffy.
  • 7. Gradually beat in 1/4 of the cup of milk, until smooth.
  • 8. Gradually add remaining 3/4 cup milk and blend until smooth.
  • 9. Add the vanilla pudding mix, vanilla extract and orange extract and mix until smooth.
  • 10. Fold in whipped topping until well incorporated.
  • 11. Spread evenly over cake, then cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hrs. before serving.
  • 12. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

ORANGE DREAMSICLE CAKE



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A light summer desert.

Provided by Terry Innis

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box yellow cake mix
1 box instant vanilla pudding
1 box orange jello
1 tsp orange flavoring
FROSTING
1 pkg 8oz. cool whip
1 c sour cream
2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp orange flavoring

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350. Bake cake as directed on package, adding instant pudding and orange flavoring. Bake in 9 x 13 pan. Mix orange jello and 3/4 c. hot water with 3/4 c. cold water. When cake is done, remove from oven. Immediately upon removal, make several holes in cake using a tooth pick. Pour jello over cake and let cool.
  • 2. Frosting Mix by hand all ingredients and smooth over cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients are measured and prepped.
  • Orange zest: Use a microplane or fine grater to get the most flavorful zest.
  • Cream cheese: Let it soften to room temperature for easier blending.
  • Cake batter: Mix until just combined; overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Baking time: Check the cake a few minutes before the recommended time to prevent overbaking.

Conclusion:

With its vibrant orange hue, creamy filling, and fluffy texture, this Orange Dreamsicle Cake is a delightful treat that will transport you back to childhood memories. The combination of citrusy orange and vanilla flavors creates a perfectly balanced and refreshing dessert. Whether served at a special occasion or enjoyed as an everyday indulgence, this cake is sure to bring joy and satisfaction with every bite. Its nostalgic charm and ease of preparation make it a beloved recipe that will be cherished by bakers and dessert enthusiasts alike.

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