Description
Indulgent Creamsicle Cake blends nostalgic orange-vanilla flavors into a dreamy dessert that transports summer memories. Sweet citrus layers and creamy frosting will delight your senses with each perfect, zesty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
Cake/Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 1/2 ounces (99 grams) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Topping:
- 8 ounces (227 grams) Cool Whip
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy cake removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the cake mix and pudding mix until no dry pockets remain.
- Gradually incorporate eggs, almond milk, vegetable oil, water, and orange juice into the dry mixture, whisking consistently to create a silky, lump-free batter.
- Gently fold in fresh orange zest, distributing the citrus essence evenly throughout the cake mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and eliminate any air bubbles.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 32-36 minutes, rotating midway to ensure even cooking.
- Test cake doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without any raw batter clinging to it.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack, which prevents moisture accumulation and potential sogginess.
- Once fully cooled, generously frost the cake with Cool Whip, creating smooth, even layers.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional orange zest over the frosted cake for a vibrant, aromatic finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap out almond milk for dairy-free alternatives like oat or soy milk to accommodate various dietary needs.
- Enhance the orange flavor by adding a splash of orange extract or using fresh orange juice instead of concentrated juice.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in place of some oil to reduce calories and add protein.
- Create a gluten-free option by selecting a gluten-free cake mix and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 36 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg