Description
A delightful Orange Jello Cake featuring a moist white or yellow cake infused with vibrant orange Jello flavor and topped with a sweet orange glaze. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for gatherings and brightens up any occasion with its citrusy zest.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box white or yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 package orange Jello (3 oz)
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup orange juice
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix and the dry orange Jello powder thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavor.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Mix: Add the eggs, vegetable oil, water, and orange juice to the dry mixture. Use an electric mixer on medium speed and blend everything for 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Confirm doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a small bowl until smooth to create a glossy glaze.
- Cool and Poke Holes: After baking, let the cake cool for 10 minutes. Use a fork or skewer to poke holes all over the top to allow the glaze to soak in deeply.
- Apply the Glaze: Drizzle the prepared glaze evenly over the warm cake, letting it seep into the holes and infuse flavor throughout.
- Final Cooling and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely to room temperature before slicing and serving to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for the best citrus flavor in both the batter and glaze.
- You can substitute vegetable oil with canola or a mild olive oil if preferred.
- Ensure the cake is slightly warm when drizzling the glaze to help absorption but not too hot to melt the sugar.
- For a festive touch, garnish with orange slices or zest curls before serving.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
