Description
Say hello to your new favorite dessert—this Ultra Moist Orange Soda Cake is bursting with vibrant citrus flavor and nostalgia. Using classic orange soda in the batter makes this cake unbelievably light, airy, and tender. Perfect for birthdays, backyard BBQs, potlucks, or an easy dessert for any night of the week, this is the ultimate go-to when you need something crowd-pleasing and fuss-free. Topped with creamy whipped frosting, this sweet and zesty cake will instantly brighten any table. It’s a fun twist for cake lovers, soda fans, and those hunting down quick dessert ideas, easy baking recipes, or even quirky food ideas.
Ingredients
1 box white cake mix
1 cup orange soda
3 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 container whipped topping or vanilla frosting
1 tablespoon orange gel or zest (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, orange soda, eggs, and oil using a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
4. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
6. Spread whipped topping or vanilla frosting over the cooled cake.
7. Garnish with orange gel or zest if desired.
8. Slice, serve, and enjoy the citrusy delight!
Notes
For an even richer flavor, add a few drops of orange extract to the batter.
This cake tastes even better the next day after the flavors settle in the fridge overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: easy dessert, soda cake, orange cake, fun cake, quick baking