Description
This delightful cake captures the essence of the classic frozen treat, transforming it into a moist and flavorful cake that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box vanilla cake mix
- 1 box (3 oz) orange gelatin mix
- 1 cup orange juice
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp orange extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the vanilla cake mix and the orange gelatin mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing on medium speed with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before inverting them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter, beating continuously until the mixture is smooth.
- If the frosting seems too thick, gradually add the heavy cream and the optional orange extract, beating on high speed until the frosting reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top, then carefully place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Slice and serve immediately, or refrigerate to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 12 slices
- Cook Time: 1 hour