Description
A nostalgic dessert that captures the essence of summer with the refreshing flavors of Fanta and orange gelatin in a moist poke cake topped with creamy Cool Whip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box Betty Crocker Super Moist White Cake Mix
- Water (as per package instructions)
- Oil (as per package instructions)
- Egg whites (as per package instructions)
- 1 box (3 oz) Jell-O Orange Flavor Gelatin (dry powder)
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold Fanta Orange Soda
- 1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip (thawed)
- Orange zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven as directed on the cake mix box. Grease and flour a 9’x13′ baking pan for easy removal.
- Prepare the batter by mixing the cake mix, required water, oil, and egg whites in a large bowl until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake according to package directions until golden brown.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 20 minutes.
- Poke deep holes all over the warm cake using a large fork or skewer.
- Dissolve the Jell-O Orange Gelatin powder in boiling water, stirring until dissolved, then mix in the cold Fanta.
- Pour the orange liquid over the punctured cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
- Frost the top of the cake with Cool Whip and garnish with orange zest before slicing.
Notes
This cake can be made ahead of time and lasts in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Consider adding hints of vanilla or folding in chopped oranges for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: poke cake, orange cake, Fanta cake, summer dessert, easy cake recipe