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Vintage Orange Poke Cake

  • Author: Classic Desserts Co.

Description

A nostalgic orange-flavored poke cake soaked in citrus syrup and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This retro dessert is light, refreshing, and bursting with bright orange flavor.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

  • For the cake:
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) orange-flavored cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • For the syrup:
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • For the topping:
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Orange slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare cake batter by mixing cake mix, eggs, water, and oil until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  4. While cake bakes, make syrup: Combine orange juice, sugar, and zest in saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Use the handle of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the warm cake (about 1-inch apart).
  6. Slowly pour syrup over cake, letting it soak into holes. Cool completely.
  7. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread over cooled cake.
  8. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with orange slices if desired.

Notes

For best results, use freshly squeezed orange juice. Cake keeps well refrigerated for 3 days. Substitute with lemon for a citrus variation.