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    Orange Crush Soda Pop Cake

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: May 16, 2018 · Modified: Jun 7, 2019 by Dee

    This easy Orange Crush Soda Pop Cake is made with just 3 ingredients and is perfect when you need a light dessert for summer. Take it to parties, picnics, potlucks and cookouts, and watch it disappear!

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    orange crush soda pop cake with cool whip frosting and mandarin orange slices

    Not too long ago, I made a super easy lemon lime soda cake, and my family absolutely loved it. To be honest, my kids will eat just about any kind of cake -- they're not picky like that! But this particular cake, which was made with just a can of Sprite and a box of cake mix, was so light and fluffy that everybody raved about it.

    Actually, the Hubs loved it -- I mean, he really loved it, and he couldn't stop talking about it! And ever since the last little crumb of that delicious cake was eaten, the Hubs has been after me to make a cake with Orange Crush soda and a box of cake mix. So, it's the same basic cake recipe, only the flavor of pop is different.

    How to Make Orange Crush Soda Pop Cake with just Cake Mix and Soda

    Just like the lemon lime soda cake, this 3 ingredient Orange Crush cake is incredibly easy to make and. It's fun, too -- almost like a mini science experiment.

    All you do is mix a can of Orange Crush soda pop with a box of white or yellow cake mix. Then, you sit back and watch it fizz like crazy. Even my older kids were impressed!

    white cake mix and orange crush soda pop

    Just mix the soda and the cake mix, and then spread the batter in a greased baking dish, and bake it. You can use any type of frosting you want, but I like using whipped topping (Cool Whip) because it keeps the cake nice and light.

    When I made the lemon lime soda cake, I sprinkled lemon and lime zest over the top. This just adds an extra pop of color. So with this cake, I added some fresh orange zest for extra color and a little bit more orange flavor.

    orange crush soda pop cake in pan with orange zest

    And before I served this cake, I added some canned mandarin orange slices over the top. Isn't it pretty?! There's not a ton of orange flavor, but it's just enough.

    This Orange Crush cake is still nice and light and very fluffy.  It's especially perfect as a summer dessert, but you can enjoy it all year long if you want! And you can use any brand of orange soda -- we just happened to buy this one.

    orange crush soda pop cake with whipped topping and orange slices

    Recipe for Orange Crush Soda Pop Cake

    orange crush soda pop cake with cool whip frosting and mandarin orange slices

    Orange Crush Soda Pop Cake

    Published by Dee
    Orange Crush Soda Pop Cake is made with just three ingredients and is a perfect light summer dessert for parties, picnics and potlucks
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 207 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 16.25-ounce box white cake mix
    • 1 12-ounce can orange soda pop
    • 1 8-ounce tub whipped topping, like Cool Whip, thawed
    • orange zest and mandarin oranges for garnish, optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Grease a 13 X 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray
    • In a large mixing bowl mix the cake mix with the can of soda pop until smooth and well combined
    • Pour batter into prepared baking dish, and bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean in center
    • Remove from oven, let cool completely, and frost with whipped topping. Add orange zest and mandarin orange slices for garnish, if desired   

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 207kcal
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    I hope you enjoy this easy Orange Crush soda pop cake as much as we do!

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    Comments

    1. Nichole says

      January 20, 2022 at 10:34 am

      could this recipe be used to make cupcakes?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 20, 2022 at 1:26 pm

        Yes -- We have made cupcakes before with this recipe.

    2. Betsy Leggett says

      May 07, 2021 at 7:26 pm

      Soda warm or cold? I made one tonight but it didn't rise real well.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 08, 2021 at 9:56 pm

        I've used both warm and cold, and it turns out the same. The cake won't be as high as other types of cake, but it still should rise.

    3. Anonymous says

      April 07, 2020 at 3:57 pm

      I made this for my dads birthday and I can't cook for my life but it turned out great, I was very light and yummy5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 09, 2020 at 2:11 pm

        I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks!

    4. Roxanne says

      January 15, 2020 at 6:38 pm

      Do you still add all the ingredients to the cake mix?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 16, 2020 at 7:54 am

        You just add the orange soda to the cake mix -- nothing else.

    5. Wanda Evans says

      September 16, 2019 at 11:57 am

      I am making your cake for the first time to take to a church senior meeting. It sounds so good and easy.

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 17, 2019 at 9:15 pm

        I hope everyone liked it, Wanda!

    6. Chris Greenia says

      July 18, 2019 at 8:10 pm

      I'm going to make your cake recipe. I'm going to turn it into a poke cake with orange jello. I will let you know how it turns out. My mouth is already watering. 😃

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 19, 2019 at 12:37 pm

        Let me know how it goes as a poke cake! 🙂

    7. Miz Helen says

      May 27, 2018 at 6:36 am

      Congratulations!
      Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week! We are pinning it on our Features Board and thanks so much for sharing it with us!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 27, 2018 at 3:14 pm

        Thank you so much, Miz Helen! 🙂

    8. Abeer says

      May 17, 2018 at 11:16 pm

      wow! I need this cake on my menu this week!5 stars

      Reply
      • Melanie Clark says

        March 11, 2022 at 10:21 am

        Can this cake be made into a double layer cake

      • Dee says

        March 12, 2022 at 8:02 pm

        I have never tried adding another layer, but if you are using 2 cake pans, it should be fine.

    9. Amy @ Little Dairy on the Prairie says

      May 17, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      This looks so good! Love the flavors you have!

      Reply
    10. Jacque Hastert says

      May 17, 2018 at 7:06 am

      My kids would eat the whole pan in one sitting!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 17, 2018 at 11:22 am

        My kids would try this if I let them! 😉

    11. Katerina @ diethood .com says

      May 17, 2018 at 5:11 am

      I LOVE how easy and delicious this cake is!! A must make!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 17, 2018 at 11:21 am

        Thanks, Katerina. You need to try it! 🙂

    12. Dorothy at Shockinglydelish says

      May 16, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      I have made this with the lemon lime soda. I bet the orange adds a delicious flavor twist!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 17, 2018 at 11:20 am

        It does, Dorothy! It's hard to believe this cake is so easy. 🙂

    13. I Heart Naptime says

      May 16, 2018 at 4:53 pm

      Looks simple and delicious...my kids would love this!

      Reply

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