Description
A luscious dessert that combines sweet orange and creamy vanilla flavors, reminiscent of a nostalgic creamsicle, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray
- 2 boxes of white cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
- 1 (3.4 oz) box of orange Jell-O
- 4 cups (8 sticks) of butter, softened
- 13 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of whole milk (plus more if needed)
- Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray.
- Prepare cake mixes according to package instructions and fold in orange Jell-O. Divide batter among pans and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with half of the powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar and milk, mixing until fluffy, adding more milk as needed.
- Level the tops of the cooled cakes using a serrated knife. Place the first layer on a serving plate, frost, and repeat with remaining layers.
- Apply a crumb coat with about 1 1/2 cups of frosting and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Divide remaining frosting into four bowls, dye with orange food coloring for different shades, and place in pastry bags.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cake in concentric circles, starting with bright orange to light orange to white on top.
- Smooth the outside of the cake with a metal bench scraper while ensuring colors stay in place.
- Pipe decorative stars around the perimeter with leftover frosting.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
If you have leftovers, wrap tightly and freeze for later enjoyment. Use low-sugar cake mix for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg