Bright and zesty, the Orange Crush Poke Cake is a fun twist on a classic dessert! The combination of fluffy white cake soaked in orange gelatin and topped with creamy whipped topping is an absolute treat. A simple yet show-stopping dessert perfect for any gathering.
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Orange Crush Poke Cake
Bright and zesty, the Orange Crush Poke Cake is a fun twist on a classic dessert! The combination of fluffy white cake soaked in orange gelatin and topped with creamy whipped topping is an absolute treat. A simple yet show-stopping dessert perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1box white cake mix
- 3egg whites
- 1/2 cupvegetable oil
- 1 cupwater
- 3/4 cupcold orange soda
- 3.5 ouncesorange gelatin mix
- 3/4 cupboiling water
- 12 ounceswhipped topping
- Orange sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat yourovento 350°F and grease a 9×13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, and egg whites using anelectric mixeron low speed until well blended.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the baking dish.
- Dissolve Gelatin: Bring 3/4 cup of water to a boil. Dissolve the orange gelatin powder in the hot water, then add the cold orange soda.
- Poke and Pour: Using a fork or skewer, poke holes in the cooled cake at ½ inch intervals. Pour the gelatin mixture evenly over the top. Allow the cake to cool for about an hour.
- Spread Topping: Spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the cake in the fridge for a couple of hours, then sprinkle with orange sprinkles just before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cake is completely cool before adding the whipped topping to avoid melting.
Chilling the cake before slicing makes for cleaner cuts.
Nutrition
- Calories: Approx. 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 2g
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