Orange Crush Poke Cake
A delightful poke cake combining the lightness of white cake with the zesty essence of orange, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 egg whites
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) cold orange soda
- 3.5 ounces (100 grams) orange gelatin mix
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) boiling water
- 12 ounces (340 grams) whipped topping
- Orange sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the white cake mix, egg whites, vegetable oil, and water in a large bowl until well blended, about 2-3 minutes.
- Bake the cake in a greased 9×13-inch pan for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep the orange gelatin by dissolving it in boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Poke holes all over the top of the cooled cake using the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Pour the gelatin evenly over the poked cake and let it soak for about 30 minutes.
- Top the cake with whipped topping once the gelatin has set.
- Sprinkle orange sprinkles on top for the finishing touch.
- Chill the cake in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different soda and gelatin flavors or add toppings like mixed berries or coconut for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Orange Poke Cake, Citrus Cake, Summer Dessert, Orange Crush Cake