Description
Indulgent Orange Crush Poke Cake brings zesty citrus magic to classic dessert traditions. Creamy, tangy layers promise a delightful escape that tempts you to savor each refreshing, sunshine-inspired bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) cold orange soda
- 3.5 ounces (100 g) orange gelatin mix
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) boiling water
Topping:
- 12 ounces (340 g) whipped topping
- Orange sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 inch baking vessel with non-stick culinary spray, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Merge cake mix, water, culinary oil, and egg whites in a spacious mixing bowl, using an electric blender to create a smooth, harmonious batter without lumps.
- Transfer the velvety mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, and place inside the heated oven for 25-30 minutes until a slender probe emerges pristine when inserted.
- Extract the golden confection and allow natural temperature reduction within the baking receptacle.
- Generate a vibrant orange gelatin elixir by introducing boiling water, whisking until complete dissolution, then incorporate chilled citrus soda for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Perforate the tranquil cake surface systematically with a fork, creating a landscape of interconnected channels at half-inch intervals to facilitate liquid absorption.
- Cascade the luminous orange gelatin across the perforated terrain, ensuring comprehensive coverage and deep penetration into the cake’s inner landscape.
- Permit the infused creation to rest and stabilize for approximately one hour, allowing flavor integration.
- Delicately layer billowy whipped topping across the surface, creating a cloud-like blanket.
- Refrigerate the transformed dessert for several hours to solidify its magical essence, then garnish with playful orange sprinkles moments before presentation.
Notes
- Customize cake mix by using gluten-free or sugar-free alternatives for dietary restrictions.
- Ensure holes are evenly spaced when poking cake to allow gelatin to distribute consistently throughout dessert.
- Prevent cake from sticking by using parchment paper alongside non-stick spray for easier removal and cleaner slicing.
- Add extra zest by incorporating fresh orange zest into whipped topping for more intense citrus flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg