Orange Dream Cake
- SERVES
- 12
- COOK TIME
- 30 Min
Yum! Orange Dream Cake that tastes like it was made from scratch. You may start this off with a cake mix, but nobody will ever know!
What You'll Need
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package orange cake mix
- 1 (4-serving) package orange-flavored gelatin
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 1 (4-serving) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat together cake mix, gelatin mix, eggs, oil, and water until well blended; pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, make frosting by beating cream cheese and orange juice. Add pudding mix and sugar; beat well.
- Stir in pineapple until well combined then beat in whipped topping. Frost cooled cake, cover loosely, and chill at least one hour before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Garnishing Tip
If you'd like, just before serving, decorate your Orange Dream Cake with canned mandarin oranges that have been well drained.
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nbobbie79 7139345
Jun 20, 2021
my husband and kids love this cake, easy to make .they want it for any holiday and birthday Bobbie
Morehouse17
Mar 31, 2018
It is not often I start a cake from a mix and was not aware that there was an orange cake mix. Upon reading the directions here, I googled orange cake mix and now I know what to look for. I want to try it just because the cake mix is orange flavor.
Delphine Bryant
Mar 31, 2018
A single layer cake with a lot of flavor. I love the topping and will probably use it to top other cakes in the future.
gayingold 8726652
Jun 21, 2016
Delicious. Orange flavor was refreshing and the "frosting" was really good. Not too sweet. Very moist cake.
pauljohnsoncfi 726 8082
Apr 19, 2016
I found a Duncan Hines yellow cake that is 16.2 oz. and calls for 3 eggs. Do I just follow the instructions on the box, use the 3 eggs called for and just add the gelatin to it?
Test Kitchen Team
Apr 20, 2016
Hello! You can follow the instructions on the box, but you will still need to include the amount of water we have listed in the recipe instructions (1-1/2 cups), since this is needed for the gelatin. Enjoy!
clilpoppie 6322334
Apr 16, 2016
was wondering if i could make the orange cake from scratch or is there another recipe i dont use box mixes thank you
Test Kitchen Team
Apr 18, 2016
Hello! If you'd like to make this from scratch you can begin with a homemade white cake recipe, and omit the eggs, oil, and water, which we use to make the boxed cake mix. You will still need to include the orange-flavored gelatin, as this gives the cake an orangey flavor. Enjoy!
oldmom
Jun 15, 2014
Only gave this 4 stars because it does not make itself! Make this at the beach & did not bring any home! Making again today for Father's Day.
mommagooch
Mar 22, 2014
Why can't I read any of the posts? 1 will come up, I move my cursor and it goes away. Do Not Like this new site!
L Peevey
Dec 11, 2012
Do you have to use a "dish" or can you use a pan then turn it out on a cake plate and frost it. It has been many a year that I made it and I don't know what I used to bake it in.
szweetypie
Nov 15, 2012
A wonderful cake! Very moist and doesn't taste like it came from a box. I suggest using a better grade of orange juice like the "Simply" products. I substituted part of the water for OJ (1/2 cup) and I also added a small can of mandarin oranges - well drained and cut up. YUM!
weavercarroll 6634 265
Nov 07, 2012
Went we vacationed in Alaska 2 years ago, they served a "low calorie" orange cake on board ship. I made this recipe from Mr. Food and it is w o n d e r f u l!!! Have made it twice in fact.
elaineswartz 53989 12
Nov 07, 2012
Need to substitute something for pineapple - how about mandarin oranges?
rosie0501 4544116
Oct 15, 2012
Where would I find a orange cake mix. Never seen one here in California.
cdwbellfounte
Apr 28, 2012
This is Great!!! 100% family approval. Looks great also. AWESOME!!!
annehubbard 540414 6
Jan 04, 2012
I made this cake about 6 yrs ago for thanksgiving and my husbands dad went wild over it. He said it was the best cake he'd ever eaten. Everyone wanted the recipe, and I wouldn't give it out, and then I lost it. I searched forever trying to find it again. Now, here it is! However, there was one difference in the recipe I had, and it called for yellow cake mix and manderin oranges. Either way, you can't beat this recipe!
ryman67 5727647
Mar 10, 2012
what was the amount of mandrin oranges you used with the yellow cake mix
lala1941jan 423498 9
Sep 26, 2011
Sounds delish,,,, where does one find an orange cake mix??????
crazyma1 5298901
Dec 30, 2011
Any Larger Grocery Store Carries Orange Cake Mix. Duncan H-Betty C-Etc. The cake is very good, "Thank-You" for submitting it.
plez1
Feb 03, 2012
Duncan Hines stopped making orange cake mix, but now is available again; however if you need to use white or yellow cake mix then add orange extract. It works the same.
jbromberek 7887205
Apr 09, 2012
I have made this cake many times! I have never been able to find orange cake mix and have just substituted yellow cake mix. Very tasty! People always ask me for the recipe! I also garnish the top with mandarin oranges!
Member 5137639
May 19, 2010
the first time i made this cake i fell in love,it was delicious. every time i am asked to bring desert this is what i bring.everyone is amazed that it is homemade. this cake is simple to make,you will not believe it. TRY IT YOU WILL LOVE IT!
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