Description
A light and fruity Orange Dreamsicle Cake with layers of moist citrus-flavored cake and a creamy pineapple coconut frosting. Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave a tropical dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15 ¼ oz) white cake mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- ½ cup orange juice
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 oz French vanilla pudding mix
- 3 oz orange Jello
- 4 large eggs
- 8 oz whipped topping
- 20 oz can crushed pineapples, drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1½ cups white sugar
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, pudding mix, orange Jello, and eggs. Beat until smooth and well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, mix the drained crushed pineapples, shredded coconut, sugar, sour cream, and whipped topping until well combined. Stir in chopped pecans if using.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half the frosting evenly over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Optionally, garnish with additional pecans and shredded coconut.
Notes
- Ensure the pineapples are well-drained to prevent a runny frosting.
- This cake tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
