Recipe(tried): Dreamsicle Cake

Terrytx (10:48:57 AM) :

Dreamsicle Cake

1 box (2 layer) orange cake mix
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs
1 small box orange gelatin
11/4 cups water
1 teaspoon orange extract
Frosting (below)

In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and beat at medium speed of mixer for 2 full minutes. Pour into greased and floured 9-by-13 inch pan. Bake as directed on cake package. Cool completely. Frosting: In large bowl, blend until well mixed:

8-ounce carton sour cream
12-ounce package coconut.

In smaller bowl, stir together until well blended:

11/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

Fold into coconut mixture. Fold in 8-ounce carton whipped topping. Spread evenly over cooled cake. Note: Can't find an orange cake mix, use a white cake mix and instead of water use orange juice or orange soda. Don't like coconut, use 2 11-ounce cans mandarin oranges instead.
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NOTES : I wanted a thicker frosting, and wanted it less sweet. I combined 8 oz sour cream and 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate, whisking well. I whisked in a small pkg. of instant vanilla pudding until it was very thick. Then I folded in an 8 oz carton of frozen whipped topping (thawed).