Orange Creamsicle Cake

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Ingredients

Cake
1 package white cake mix
1 (4 serving size) package vanilla or cheesecake instant pudding mix
1 1/4 cups orange juice
1 3 oz. package orange flavored Jello
4 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
orange food coloring gel (optional)
Frosting
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
5 1/2 to 6 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
orange food coloring (optional)
Directions

Cake
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottoms of four 8-inch cake pans with wax paper. Spray pan sides with cooking oil. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.

For ombre effect: Divide batter evenly into four bowls. Add food coloring gel to three of the bowls, in increasing amounts. Pour into cake pans. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, orange extract and vanilla. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until desired consistency. If desired, add food coloring and beat to combine.