Orange Crush Poke Cake
This bright and zesty Orange Crush Poke Cake is soft, moist, and bursting with citrus flavor! Made with orange soda and topped with whipped cream, it’s a refreshing dessert everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: ~3 hours
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked + Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup Orange Crush soda
½ cup milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling & Topping:
1 (3 oz) box orange Jell-O
1 cup boiling water
½ cup cold water
1 container whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
Optional garnish: orange zest or orange slices
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter, Orange Crush soda, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool for 10–15 minutes.
Poke and Fill:
Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes all over the cake. In a bowl, dissolve orange Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. Stir in ½ cup cold water. Pour evenly over the cake. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Top and Serve:
Spread whipped topping over the chilled cake. Garnish with orange zest or slices if desired. Slice and serve cold.
Notes
Diet soda works too; the texture may vary slightly.
Substitute lemon or pineapple Jell-O for a flavor twist.
Use cream cheese frosting instead of whipped topping for a richer version.
Cupcake variation: bake in muffin tins and poke each one individually.
Best served chilled.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/orange-crush-poke-cake/
