orange dreamsicle refrigerator cake

Here, KY
Updated on Jul 2, 2014

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.

prep time 40 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make orange dreamsicle refrigerator cake

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

Discover More

Category: Cakes
Keyword: #orange
Keyword: #creamsicle
Keyword: #Summer
Keyword: #dreamsicle
Keyword: #Cold
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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