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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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Easy Orange Dreamsicle Cake
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
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Evelyn, PathofPresence says
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! ?
Tara Pittman says
My son was just asking if we could make a cake. This cake looks so delicious.
Jessica Robinson says
Tara,
This cake is easy to make and so delicious!
Tammy Adams says
I adore orangecyle taste. That brings back so many great childhood recipes. I will be pinning this for later.
Gloria says
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.
danielle wolter says
SO much yum here! Orange creamsicle or sherbet or really any orange flavor is sooo good. This is a great cake!
Emily says
This looks so perfect for summer, yum!
Natalie says
YUM! I love orange desserts and this cake looks absolutely gorgeous and sounds delicious and refreshing.
Stephanie Simmons says
Orange dreamsicle is one of my favorite summer flavors and I love the idea of it in a cake!
Anna says
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.
Annemarie says
This looks dreamy! Perfect for a special occasion!
Jessica Formicola says
This cake is just so dreamy! The perfect summer dessert!
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks so much for stopping by! You’re totally gonna love this cake! Happy Summer!
Beth says
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!
Jessica Robinson says
Thanks Beth!! This cake is so simple to make and wonderfully moist!! I hope you get a chance to try it soon!
Dannii says
I adore orange desserts and this cake looks incredible. So light and fluffy.
Marsha says
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.
Jessica Robinson says
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!
michele says
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! :).
Jessica Robinson says
Michele,
Thanks so much!! You’re definitely gonna love this cake. Such a simple and delicious cake to make!