Description
Indulge in the citrusy delight of this Orange Jello Cake, a perfect summer dessert that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor. The combination of yellow cake mix and orange Jello creates a moist and vibrant cake that is sure to impress your guests. Topped with a sweet orange glaze, this sheet cake is a refreshing treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 box (3 oz) orange Jello gelatin mix
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup orange juice (divided)
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, orange Jello powder, water, oil, eggs, and ½ cup of orange juice. Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the dish and bake for 30–35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Whisk the remaining ½ cup orange juice with powdered sugar until smooth.
- Glaze the cake: Poke holes in the warm cake and pour the glaze over it. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the glaze with a teaspoon of orange zest for extra flavor.
- Chill the cake before serving for a refreshing experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
