Description
Looking for a dessert that’s light, fun, and bursting with citrusy flavor? This Ultra Moist Orange Soda Cake is your new go-to! Made with a bright orange cake mix and fizzy orange soda, it’s incredibly soft, full of flavor, and easy to whip up. The creamy whipped frosting adds just the right touch of sweetness, making it perfect for parties, birthdays, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you’re after a quick dessert, a fun baking project, or some easy food ideas, this cake checks all the boxes. It’s ideal for anyone searching for quick desserts, easy recipes, or unique cake ideas.
Ingredients
1 box orange cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 cup orange soda
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tub whipped topping (thawed)
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
1 cup cold milk
Optional orange food coloring or orange zest
Optional orange buttercream swirl
Optional orange striped straw
Optional orange zest or sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine orange cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and orange soda.
3. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium for 2 minutes until smooth.
4. Pour batter into prepared dish and spread evenly.
5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes.
8. Fold in whipped topping and optional zest or food coloring.
9. Spread frosting over the cooled cake.
10. Decorate with optional buttercream swirl and straw.
11. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing (optional).
12. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to use fresh, carbonated orange soda to achieve the light texture.
Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner, neater servings.
Feel free to swap in other fruit sodas like strawberry or lemon-lime for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: orange soda cake, easy cake recipe, quick dessert, party cake, fluffy cake