Make this wonderfully moist Easy Orange Dreamsicle Cake with only a few simple ingredients. This dreamsicle cake is layered with a pineapple and coconut filling.
Normally, I’m all about everything completely from scratch. But, with this yummy Easy Orange Dreamsicle Cake recipe, I’ll make an exception. 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.
Do you remember the flavors of a orange dreamsicle popsicle when you were a kid? This orange cake recipe is like reliving your childhood!
To make this Easy 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.
The goodness is in this yummy filling. 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.
Step 2: Mix the package of thawed coconut with drained crushed pineapple and a few other ingredients for the yummiest filling.
Step 3: Make the filling and reserve about 1/2 to 3/4 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!
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. Another great summer picnic dessert is my Berry Trifle Sundaes made with store bought Angel food Cake. Here’s some other great summer dessert recipes- cream puffs with pastry cream, strawberry shortcake, and strawberry ice cream.
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Easy Orange Dreamsicle Cake
Make this wonderfully moist Easy Orange Dreamsicle Cake with only a few simple ingredients. Layered with a pineapple and coconut filling.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25-ounce)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 box orange Jello (3-ounce)
- 1 box instant vanilla pudding (3.4-ounce)
Filling:
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 package frozen coconut (6-ounce) thawed
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 pound powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoon whole milk
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
Instructions
Filling:
Mix all of the filling ingredients together in a medium bowl. Reserve 1/2 to 3/4 cup for frosting.
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 1/2 to 3/4 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.
Im loving that I can buy a store-bought mix and make something this dreamy! It will look beautiful on the stand for our Mother’s Day celebration! :).
Michele,
Thanks so much!! You’re definitely gonna love this cake. Such a simple and delicious cake to make!
I’m wondering if you know if you can exchange butter for the shortening in the frosting recipe? I have always used butter in cream cheese frosting but because of the pineapple filling that is added to it I thought maybe it changers the texture or maybe something else.
Marsha,
You could definitely substitute butter for the shortening in the frosting recipe. I just used shortening, because it comes out fluffier and my mom always made it that way! Thanks for stopping by!
I adore orange desserts and this cake looks incredible. So light and fluffy.
Dreamsicle were my favorite ice cream growing up! I totally love them! I love how easy this recipe is, as well! I can’t wait to give it a try!
Thanks Beth!! This cake is so simple to make and wonderfully moist!! I hope you get a chance to try it soon!
This cake is just so dreamy! The perfect summer dessert!
Thanks so much for stopping by! You’re totally gonna love this cake! Happy Summer!
This looks dreamy! Perfect for a special occasion!
Holy WOW – this looks amazing! I can’t believe it’s so easy to make too, it looks like it would take hours. Thanks for sharing such an impressive but do-able recipe.
Orange dreamsicle is one of my favorite summer flavors and I love the idea of it in a cake!
YUM! I love orange desserts and this cake looks absolutely gorgeous and sounds delicious and refreshing.
This looks so perfect for summer, yum!
SO much yum here! Orange creamsicle or sherbet or really any orange flavor is sooo good. This is a great cake!
Isn’t this the perfect summer dessert. I would use this as a celebration cake for sure. I happen to love creamsicles…so I know I would love this cake.
A dreamsicle, indeed! One look at this and all I want is to gobble it up. Thanks for the step-by-step recipe – easy to follow and sure to come out delicious! ?
I adore orangecyle taste. That brings back so many great childhood recipes. I will be pinning this for later.
My son was just asking if we could make a cake. This cake looks so delicious.
Tara,
This cake is easy to make and so delicious!
Yes please! This looks like an incredible cake. I just love the dreamsicle flavor so I know I’d eat so much of this.
Amber,
Thanks for stopping by! You’re gonna love this yummy cake. It’s so simple to make and SO delicious!
Oh my goodness that cake looks absolutely amazing! i bet with the orange it tastes amazing! I need to try try it for myself.
Sarah,
Thanks for stopping by! This cake is so moist and has so much flavor. Plus, super simple to make!
This cake look so yummy. I want to try to make one. Thanks for sharing.
I am giving this one a try! My hubs loves dreamsicle,and i love cake!
I’m so curious how this tastes because I love creamsicle popsicles! Looks so pretty too!
xoxo
Annie
Annie,
This cake is so flavorful and super moist. You’re sure to love it.
I havent had an orange dreamscle pop in a long time never had it in a cake. This is so innovative and perfect for the summer!
I’ve been craving for orange cake lately and now I bumped to this. Pure evil!
I love oranges, so I will have to try this out! Everything looks so delicious !!!
Look at the color of that cake! So bright and orange! loving it! it looks so so good! i need to try this recipe!
Of late, most of my cakes are not from scratch but with store bought mix, I am loving this recipe.
Anosa,
I know, right?! This cake is super simple to make and you’ll love the taste!
This looks delicious. I don’t have a talent to bake but my aunt and cousins do – I’ll be giving this to them so I could eat one!
Lyza,
This is the easiest cake to bake!! You’ve got this!
Wow I would like to try this recipe. I have been looking for an out of the ordinary cake recipe to make. And it’s funny that I came across this blog of yours. This sure will make a yummy cake with a twist. I can’t wait to try it.
This looks delicious. I absolutely love dreamsicles! I will have to try this.
This looks like something that my kids would really love and even my husband. They are obsessed with these popsicles and so they would devour this I am sure.