Description
Discover the ultimate Easy Orange Dreamsicle Cake, a light orange‑flavored sponge layered with a tropical pineapple‑coconut cream. This quick, 20‑minute prep, 30‑minute bake dessert serves 12 and offers a nostalgic dreamsicle taste perfect for birthdays, brunches, or anytime cravings. The recipe uses simple pantry staples, no frosting, and yields a moist, fluffy cake that looks as good as it tastes, making it ideal for sharing with family and friends. Each slice brings sunshine to any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box orange cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9‑inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl combine orange cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs; mix until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake 25‑30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl mix crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, whipped cream, and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Spread filling between cooled cake layers and on top.
- Garnish with additional whipped cream if desired and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the shredded coconut before mixing into the filling. The cake can be made a day ahead
- store layers wrapped in plastic and keep filling chilled. Assemble just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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