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Orange Poke Cake

Orange Poke Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 package (3 oz) orange flavored Jell-O
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 tub (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
  • Optional orange zest

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Prepare the cake mix with the eggs, oil, and 1 cup water according to package directions. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, then cool in the pan for 10 minutes until warm.
  2. Poke holes all over the warm cake with a wooden spoon handle, about 1 inch apart.
  3. In a bowl, dissolve the orange Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk and 1/2 cup cold water. Pour evenly over the cake, filling the holes. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Spread the whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake and scatter the drained mandarin oranges on top. Garnish with orange zest if you like and serve cold.

Notes

For a stronger orange taste, stir 1 teaspoon of orange extract into the gelatin mixture before pouring. If your cake has cooled too much, warm it slightly in the oven for 5 minutes before poking, so the Jell-O soaks in best.