Sometimes I Can Bake: Creamsicle Cake

I made a Creamsicle Cake. Seriously. It is cake that tastes like a creamsicle. It was so delicious. And pretty easy too, so here's how ya do it:

What you need:
1 box yellow cake mix + oil and eggs (amount on the box)
2 boxes orange gelatin (Jello)
1 box vanilla pudding mix
1 cup milk (I used 1%)
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tub whipped topping

1. Bake the yellow cake as directed on the box. Let it cool completely.

2. Mix 1 box of orange gelatin as if you were going to make jello: pour gelatin powder in 1 cup boiling water until dissolved, then add 1 cup cold water.

3. Poke holes in the cooled cake (I used a toothpick) and pour jello liquid on top. It will pool on the sides, don't fret, it'll work out just fine. 

4. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and put in the fridge for 4 hours (more won't hurt it). This lets the jello soak into the cake. 

5. Mix the pudding mix (mix only!), milk, vanilla, and the last box of orange gelatin (gelatin powder only!) in a bowl. Whisk it all up.

6. Gently add all the whipped topping to the liquid from step 6. Don't stir, just fold the liquid over the whipped topping until you have it nicely mixed, but still a whipped topping consistency. I used a spoon.

7. Frost the cake with the whipped topping mixture.

Store leftovers in the fridge.

I love this cake! I did steps 1-4 in the later morning and finished the cake up right before dinner. It wasn't hard, and it really does taste like a creamsicle. Tastes good leftover, too.

I guess I can bake!