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How to Make Orange Crush Poke Cake

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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.