Description
Dive into a slice of nostalgia with Emma’s Creamsicle Cake! Inspired by the classic frozen treat, this cake fuses zesty orange and creamy vanilla flavors to recreate the beloved creamsicle experience in a fluffy, moist cake form. Perfect for summer picnics, family gatherings, or whenever you need a burst of sunshine in your dessert. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures a delightful treat that looks as good as it tastes. Ready to make some sweet memories? Let’s bake happiness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 3 1/2 oz vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan with a light greasing or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix and pudding mix.
- Add eggs, almond milk, vegetable oil, water, and orange juice to the dry ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Fold in the orange zest to incorporate that citrusy sparkle.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting with Cool Whip and garnishing with additional orange zest if desired.
Notes
- For an even more intense orange flavor, add a teaspoon of orange extract to your batter.
- Ensure ingredients like Cool Whip are at room temperature for easier mixing and spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
