Description
Indulgent Orange Crush Poke Cake brings zesty citrus magic to classic dessert lovers. Moist layers infused with tangy soda promise a refreshing slice of pure deliciousness you’ll savor with each delightful 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
- 3.5 ounces (100 g) orange Jello gelatin mix
Soda and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) cold orange soda
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) boiling water
Topping and Garnish:
- 12 ounces (340 g) whipped topping
- Orange sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and coating a 9×13 pan with non-stick spray.
- Mix cake ingredients using an electric mixer on low speed until the batter is smooth and well-combined.
- Transfer cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, ensuring the center is fully cooked by testing with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool completely within the pan after removing from the oven.
- Create the orange gelatin filling by boiling water and thoroughly dissolving the gelatin mix.
- Incorporate cold orange soda into the dissolved gelatin mixture.
- Use a fork or wooden skewer to puncture consistent holes across the cake’s surface, spacing them approximately half an inch apart.
- Gently pour the orange gelatin mixture over the perforated cake, ensuring it seeps into the holes.
- Let the cake rest and absorb the gelatin for one hour at room temperature.
- Generously spread whipped topping across the entire cake surface.
- Refrigerate the cake for a few hours to allow the topping to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with vibrant orange sprinkles for a festive touch.
Notes
- Customize the cake mix by choosing a lighter, healthier version or gluten-free alternative for dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different citrus-flavored sodas like tangerine or mandarin for unique flavor variations.
- Use a sugar-free Jello mix and low-fat whipped topping to reduce overall calorie content.
- Enhance presentation by adding fresh orange zest or mandarin segments on top before serving for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg