Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- Ingredients called for on the cake mix box typically water, oil, and eggs
- 1 cup Orange Crush soda to replace part of the water in the cake mix instructions
For the Poke Filling:
- 1 package 3 oz orange gelatin mix
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup cold Orange Crush soda
For the Topping:
- 1 tub 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
- Orange zest for garnish (optional)
- Orange slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Bake the Cake:
- Preheat your oven according to the cake mix instructions. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake batter as directed on the box, substituting 1 cup of Orange Crush soda for part of the water. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake according to the package instructions until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Prepare the Orange Gelatin:
- While the cake is baking, dissolve the orange gelatin mix in 1 cup of boiling water. Once completely dissolved, stir in 1/2 cup of cold Orange Crush soda.
- Allow the gelatin mixture to cool to room temperature.
Poke and Fill the Cake:
- Once the cake is slightly cooled but still warm, use the end of a wooden spoon or a skewer to poke holes all over the top of the cake, about 1 inch apart.
- Pour the cooled orange gelatin mixture over the cake, aiming to fill the holes. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Chill the Cake:
- Place the cake in the refrigerator to chill and set for at least 2 hours, or until completely cooled and the gelatin is set.
Add the Topping:
- Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the top of the chilled cake.
- Garnish with orange zest and orange slices, if desired.
Serve:
- Slice and serve the Orange Crush Poke Cake chilled. It can be stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.