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    Home » Recipes » Cakes » Orange Dreamsicle Cake Recipe

    Orange Dreamsicle Cake Recipe

    Published: May 18, 2020 · Modified: Mar 4, 2025 by Jessica Robinson · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Orange layer cake with pinapple frosting on footed cake dish
    layered orange dreamsicle cake with frosting and slices of oranges on top

    This easy to make Orange Dreamsicle Cake is made with yellow cake mix, orange jello, instant pudding, and a few simple ingredients. Orange creamsicle cake is layered with a pineapple and coconut filling.

    Frosted Orange Dreamsicle Cake sitting on a white glass footed cake dish with one slice cut out and thin orange slices on top of the cake

    Orange Dreamsicle Cake

    This yummy Orange Dreamsicle Cake recipe is the perfect cake recipe for picnics, BBQ’s, and potluck gatherings. Oh boy is this one delicious cake! Such great flavors and uses a store bought cake mix with the addition of a box of orange Jello and instant vanilla pudding.

    Orange Dreamsicle Cake batter in stand mixer bowl with beater in the batter sitting on a piece of marble

    Do you remember the flavors of a orange dreamsicle popsicle when you were a kid? This orange cake recipe is like reliving your childhood!

    For more great summer recipes be sure and try Homemade Cherry Pie, Classic Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Popsicles, and Homemade Blueberry Pie.

    How to make Orange Dreamsicle Cake:

    Step 1: Simply place all of the cake ingredients into a mixing bowl and beat for 3 minutes, until everything is smooth. Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.

    Orange Cake in 8-inch round cake pans cooling on a baking rack

    Step 2: Mix the package of thawed coconut with drained crushed pineapple and a few other ingredients for the yummiest filling.

    FARMGIRL Grocery Tip:

    Did you know you can buy freshly shredded coconut in the freezer section?! You’ll find it with the frozen berries, breakfast items, and Cool Whip section.

    Orange Dreamsicle Cake beginning to be assembled on a white glass footed cake dish and pineapple filling in between layers

    Step 3: Make the filling and reserve about ½ to ¾ cup to mix with frosting. Feel free to either use store bought frosting or make your own from scratch. If you’re like me, you’ll be licking the spoon you used to mix the batter, a lot!

    Frosted Orange Dreamsicle Cake sitting on white glass footed cake dish and thin orange slices on top of the cake

    This cake is perfect for a picnic or backyard gathering. I do recommend to keep this cake refrigerated. It’s wonderfully moist and full of flavor.

    For more great summer dessert recipes be sure and try Strawberry Trifle, Cream Puffs with Pastry Cream and Strawberry Ice Cream.

    slice of orange dreamsicle cake sitting on a white glass plate with fork on white washed wood

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    Make this super moist Orange Dreamsicle Cake using only a few ingredients. #recipes #orange #orangecake #cake
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    Easy Orange Dreamsicle Cake

    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Make this wonderfully moist Easy Orange Dreamsicle Cake with only a few simple ingredients. Layered with a pineapple and coconut filling.
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Southern
    Servings: 12 people
    Calories: 673kcal
    Author: Jessica Robinson

    Ingredients

    Orange Dreamsicle Cake

    • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25-ounce)
    • 1 ½ cups whole milk
    • ½ cup canola or vegetable oil
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 box orange Jello (3-ounce)
    • 1 box instant vanilla pudding (3.4-ounce)

    Pineapple Coconut Filling:

    • ½ cup crushed pineapple drained
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup full-fat sour cream
    • 1 package frozen coconut (6-ounce) thawed

    Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • 1 pound powdered sugar
    • ½ cup vegetable shortening
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2-3 tablespoon whole milk
    • 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened

    Instructions

    Filling:

    • Mix all of the filling ingredients together in a medium bowl. Reserve ½ to ¾ cup for frosting.

    Orange Dreamsicle Cake:

    • In either a stand mixer or using an electric hand mixer combine all of the ingredients together and beat  for 3 minutes. Scrape the bottom and the sides of the bowl occasionally.
    • Grease and flour two 8 or 9-inch round cake pans. Shake out any excess flour. Set aside.
    • Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes. Or until a toothpick when inserted comes out clean.
    • Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the cakes from the cake pans and let cool completely on a baking rack.

    Frosting:

    • Add ½ to ¾ cup of the filling to the frosting. Use about 2 containers of store bought frosting, or homemade cream cheese frosting. Mix together well with a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until you are ready to frost the cake.
    • To make homemade cream cheese frosting:
      Using a beater attachment, add all of the ingredients and beat until smooth and fluffy. Add a little milk at a time until you get the consistency you want. You’ll want this frosting to be a little thicker than normal.

    To assemble the cake:

    • Place one cake on a plate or serving platter. Place filling on top of the cake. Keep the filling about 1-inch away from the edges of the cake. Place the second cake on top of the filling.
    • Gently spread the frosting on the top and around the sides of the cake. Top with a few thin slices of oranges for garnish.
    • Refrigerate this cake until ready to serve.

    Recipe Notes

    Adjust the milk in the frosting as desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 673kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 82g | Vitamin A: 386IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Donna Pauley says

      March 08, 2025 at 10:38 am

      Why pineapple?

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        March 12, 2025 at 5:52 pm

        Because that’s what the recipe calls for and it’s delicious.

        Reply
    2. Tammy says

      November 01, 2022 at 4:23 am

      This looks amazing! I love the idea of a pineapple filling but I don’t like coconut, so would I need to switch up anything since I will be loosing the 6 oz of coconut in the filling?

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        November 01, 2022 at 8:56 am

        If you don’t like coconut, you can leave it out of the frosting!

        Reply
    3. Gerbie says

      August 15, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      I love this recipe!! I have been asked if I can make it sugar free. Would it work if I used sugar free yellow cake mix, sugar free vanilla pudding and sugar free jello? I’ve never baked anything sugar free. Thanks

      Reply
      • Jessica Robinson says

        August 28, 2022 at 11:02 am

        YES!!! You are more than welcome to use sugar free Jello.

        Reply
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