Orange Crush Poke Cake (Print Format)
Soft vanilla cake with orange flavors, whipped topping, and a bright, citrusy finish.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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15 oz white cake mix
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup water
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3 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
→ Topping and Filling
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3/4 cup boiling water
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3 oz orange Jello gelatin
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12 oz orange Crush soda, cold
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8 oz Cool Whip whipped topping
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Orange sprinkles (optional)
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1 can mandarin oranges, for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine white cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until well-combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 26-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven.
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Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, use the end of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
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In a medium bowl, dissolve the orange Jello gelatin in boiling water. Stir until completely dissolved. Add the cold orange Crush soda and mix well.
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Slowly pour the Jello mixture over the cake, ensuring it fills all the holes. Cover the cake and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
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Spread Cool Whip whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake. Decorate with orange sprinkles, if desired.
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Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with drained mandarin oranges, if using.