Orange Crush Poke Cake (Print-Friendly Version)
Soft poke cake infused with orange soda and Jello, topped with cool whipped cream and citrusy garnishes.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cake Base
01 -
425 g white cake mix
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120 ml vegetable oil
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240 ml water
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3 large eggs
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5 ml vanilla extract
→ Gelatin Mixture
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180 ml boiling water
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85 g orange-flavoured gelatin powder
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355 ml orange soda, chilled
→ Topping
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225 g whipped topping
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Orange sprinkles, to taste (optional)
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1 can (approx. 300 g) mandarin orange segments, drained (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 33x23 cm rectangular baking pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
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Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 26-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
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Remove cake from oven. Immediately poke uniform holes across the surface using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer.
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In a medium bowl, dissolve orange gelatin powder in boiling water, stirring until fully dissolved. Add chilled orange soda and mix gently.
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Slowly pour gelatin mixture evenly over cake, ensuring liquid seeps into all holes. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
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Once chilled, spread whipped topping evenly over cake surface. If desired, scatter orange sprinkles on top.
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Refrigerate cake for at least 2 additional hours before serving. Just prior to serving, garnish with drained mandarin oranges if preferred.
# Extra Information:
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For best results, ensure the cake is fully cooled before adding gelatin mixture to prevent excess crumbling.
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Chilling the cake allows the gelatin layer to set and enhances flavour absorption.