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Skinny Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake

April 24, 2015 by thedomesticrebel | 20 Comments

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orange creamsicle cake on a white plate with oranges in backgroundA couple of days ago, I had to go to the local natural foods store to get some more eucalyptus essential oil. The local natural foods store is like Whole Foods but smaller and more expensive, so I actually am not sure why I go there. But I digress.

I was at the natural foods store minding my own business as I huffed essential oils when all of a sudden, this woman who worked there emerged from within the quinoa and split pea flour wearing belted cargo bermuda shorts, thick white ankle socks, hiking boots, and a purple polo shirt. A fanny-pack completed the entire look, and I only wish I were joking.

Most of the time, I try to abide by the old commandment, “thou shall not judge others by the nature of their hideous clothing”, but sometimes I have to make exceptions when it is so strange. This was one of those exceptions.

Not only did she look like she was going on some Indiana Jones exploration, but after clomping around in her hiking boots and swiftly removing misplaced items from the shelves, I realized she was basically a workplace adventurer. You know, the kind of people who tackle the day with purple polos and fanny packs.

It was then that I got the impression she ran the place because she began bossing another employee around and then went to the back for a second. The music went low for a minute and suddenly, she emerged again right as – and I swear I am NOT kidding you – the Jurassic Park theme music came on. I kid you not. This time, she stood facing the aisles of vitamins, probiotics, kefir drinks and assorted bean flours with her hands on her hips as the majestic dinosaur music blasted over the speakers. The other employee kind of looked bored and despondent like she sees this all the time and Purple Polo Explorer just looked invigorated and ready to conquer the misplaced tofu dogs with valor.

And I just stood there, snorting eucalyptus oil, thinking what the eff did I just witness?

And then I came home and ironically, Jurassic Park III was on TV and I had to watch it since Purple Polo Explorer lady totally got that majestic dinosaur music in my head. And then I made Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake because I’m sure that’s what the dinosaurs would have wanted.

orange creamsicle cake on white plate and light tan backgroundThis poke cake is a skinny version compared to the regular poke cakes of the past. It’s lighter on fat and calories which means you can enjoy more of it; something required when you have to conquer the jungle of Jurassic Park… or the natural foods store. And it’s bursting with refreshing orange creamsicle flavor, a favorite for spring and summer.

Are you ready to take on the day? *cue dinosaur music*

orange creamsicle cake on white plate with fork and oranges in background

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5 from 2 votes

Skinny Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake

This Skinny Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake is a dream come true! Citrusy and bright with sweet cream flavor, it's impossible to resist!
Prep Time8 hrs
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time8 hrs 30 mins
Course: Cakes/Cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel

Ingredients

  • 1 box orange cake mix or yellow if you can't find orange
  • 1 cup low-calorie orange juice
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • Zest of one orange
  • 2 (6 oz) containers light orange cream yogurt
  • 1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip Free, thawed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally grease a 13x9" baking pan with cooking spray and set aside. In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, OJ, egg whites, orange zest, and applesauce together with a handheld electric mixer for about 2 minutes or until completely combined and smooth. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for approx. 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of the cake comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
  • Poke holes over the entire cake using the handle of a wooden spoon or something smaller, such as a kebab. Spread the yogurt evenly over the surface of the cake, trying to get the yogurt into the holes as much as possible. Top with an even layer of the Cool Whip. Refrigerate for at LEAST 3 hours or until set, preferably allowing time to set overnight (the flavors are better this way!). Cut into squares and serve.

orange creamsicle cake on white plate with fork and bite missingI know it’s an overnight cake, but it’s seriously worth all the waiting! It’s so citrusy, zesty and flavorful, bursting with fresh orange flavor and sweet cream. You won’t be able to tell it’s lightened-up since it’s SO delicious! You won’t be able to resist a (second, or third) slice of this beauty. 🙂

Have a super sweet day!

xo, Hayley

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  1. June Burns says

    April 24, 2015 at 3:54 am

    Sounds like a delicious poke cake flavor! Love that it’s lightened up, those kinds of desserts are always fun 🙂

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 24, 2015 at 6:53 am

      June – I’m glad you agree! This cake is SO good, you won’t even know it’s lightened up! Thanks friend 🙂

      Reply
  2. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    April 24, 2015 at 4:47 am

    Hayley – Now, I have to go home and watch all of the Jurassic Park movies. I still am terrified by the first one. I work part time at Starbucks and have seen my fair share of weirdness and am never jaded by it. In fact, I usually make absurd faces that match my surprise. We have a regular who we nicknamed “Fanny Pack Tony”. He teaches karate and reads sci-fi books. He has a long pony tail and a fanny pack. He’s also about 40. Poke cake would definitely be a dinosaurs favorite type of food! 😀

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 24, 2015 at 6:59 am

      Fanny Pack Tony sounds like my new favorite person. Haha thanks for the laugh, Erin! I totally remember working in food service and seeing some, er, strange people 😉

      Reply
  3. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    April 24, 2015 at 6:33 am

    5 stars
    heheeee I love your stories! and Jurassic Park because…dinosaurs

    and I love that this cake is 1-skinnified and 2-creamsicle flavored!!!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 24, 2015 at 6:58 am

      Dude, I heart Jurassic Park. Lol! Thanks Kayle!

      Reply
  4. Holly @ Life in the Lofthouse says

    April 24, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    This looks like the perfect Summer cake! I will definitely be trying this 🙂

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 24, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks Holly! Eager to hear what you think of it when you do. You bring the pizza, I’ll bring the cake? 🙂

      Reply
  5. Liz says

    April 24, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    I haven’t made a poke cake since I was in high school and Jello cakes were the new rage. I need to get on the bandwagon as this looks DELISH!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 25, 2015 at 7:29 am

      Thanks Liz! Poke cakes are coming back in a big way!

      Reply
  6. Nicole says

    April 24, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    Girl, I love anything orange creamsicle! This looks awesome!

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    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 25, 2015 at 7:29 am

      Thanks so much, Nicole! Creamsicles are the bomb!

      Reply
  7. Amber @ The Bewitchedbaker says

    April 25, 2015 at 8:30 am

    Haha! I’m sure the dinosaurs appreciated your poke cake. 😛

    This looks yummy. I do love the orange cake mix for the extra pop and color. 🙂

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 25, 2015 at 6:56 pm

      Thanks Amber! Orange cake mix is so good!

      Reply
  8. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    April 25, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Skinny poke cakes are awesome! Love the refreshing flavors here!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 25, 2015 at 6:55 pm

      Thanks Julianne! Me too!

      Reply
  9. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    April 26, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Love this cake! The color is so nice and sunny and perfect for summer plus skinny too? Sign me up!

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      April 26, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      Thanks so much, Kelly! The skinny factor is definitely an awesome bonus 😀

      Reply
  10. Ruth Ann Worman says

    May 17, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    love the idea of light, no real sugar. What would be a good substitute for the yogurt poke part?
    Could you thicken mandarin orange juice? Just need something other than a milk product.
    Thank you
    RuthAnn

    Reply
    • thedomesticrebel says

      May 18, 2015 at 7:32 am

      Hi Ruth Ann! You could totally use orange juice instead; it just won’t be as creamy of a filling. 🙂

      Reply

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