Orange Dreamsicle Cake

Tired of always having the same kind of cake? Want to treat your family to something a little different? If you answered yes to either of those questions then this cake is for you. This Orange Dreamsicle Cake has a beautiful orange color to it. But don’t worry, the orange flavor is not overpowering.

I remember when I was young waiting for the ice cream truck to drive by, one of my favorite things to order from the ice cream truck (when my parents gave me money) was Orange Dreamsicle and Creamsicles. If you did as well, you will love this cake recipe.

I made this layered Orange Dreamsicle cake using 2 round 9-inch pans but there is enough cake batter for you to use 2 round 8-inch pans if you want. You can also skip the frosting like I did if your guests don’t care for coconut or pineapple.

As always, if your guests have a nut allergy you will want to skip that ingredient as well. If you like orange-flavored cakes, you should try my Orange Soda Bundt Cake recipe.

For more great recipes with Orange Juice, I suggest you check out the following recipes:

📋 What Ingredients do I need

You will need the following ingredients to make this Orange Dreamsicle Cake recipe (see recipe card for quantities): White Cake Mix, Milk, Orange Juice, Vegetable Oil, Orange Jello, French Vanilla Pudding, Eggs, Cool Whip, Pineapples, Sour Cream, Coconut, White Sugar and Pecans.

🥣 How to make Orange Dreamsicle Cake

Preheat the Oven to 350°F.
Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans. Set Aside
In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix (do not follow the directions on the box), milk, oil, orange juice, pudding, jello, and 4 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Divide the cake batter evenly among the 2 prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely on a cooling rack before frosting.
Completely drain the can of pineapples. Mash pineapples with a spoon so that no juice remains (If you don't do this, your frosting is going to be runny).
In a medium mixing bowl, add the coconut, drained pineapples, sugar, a cup of sour cream and one cup of Cool Whip. Mix well using a spatula.
Spread the frosting between the 2 cake layers. Sprinkle the frosting with the chopped nuts.
Add another cup of cool whip to the remaining frosting mixture. Frost the outside of the cake.

Orange Dreamsicle Cake

A fun and delicious Orange Dreamsicle Cake for your guests! The flavor of this cake reminds me of my childhood.

4.18 from 17 votes

Print Recipe Rate Recipe

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 565 kcal

Ingredients

 

CAKE INGREDIENTS

• 1 Box White Cake Mix
• 1 Cup Milk, Cold
• ½ Cup Orange Juice
• ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
• 3 oz Orange Jello
• 1 oz French Vanilla Pudding
• 4 Eggs

FROSTING INGREDIENTS

• 1 Pkg Whipped Topping
• 1 Can Pineapple, Crushed
• 1 Cup Sour Cream
• 1 Cup Coconut, Shredded
• 1 ½ Cup White Sugar
• ½ Cup Pecans, Finely Chopped

Instructions

 

• Preheat the Oven to 350°F.
• Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans. Set Aside
• In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix (do not follow the directions on the box), milk, oil, orange juice, pudding, jello, and 4 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
• Divide the cake batter evenly among the 2 prepared cake pans.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely on cooling rack before frosting.
• Completely drain the can of pineapples. Mash pineapples with a spoon so that no juice remains (If you don't do this, your frosting is going to be runny).
• In a medium mixing bowl, add the coconut, drained pineapples, sugar, cup of sour cream and one cup of Cool Whip. Mix well using a spatula.
• Spread the frosting between the 2 cake layers. Sprinkle the frosting with the chopped nuts.
• Add another cup of cool whip to the remaining frosting mixture. Frost the outside of the cake.

Notes

-If you are short on time you can skip the coconut pineapple frosting and use store bought.

-This cake must be kept refrigerated!

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 447mgPotassium: 223mgFiber: 1gSugar: 68gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 9.7mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 1.5mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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