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orange dreamsicle refrigerator cake

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sokygal avatar
Recipe by
Teresa G.
@sokygal
Here, KY

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.

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

Ingredients For orange dreamsicle refrigerator cake

  • 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

How To Make orange dreamsicle refrigerator cake

  • 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.
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