Screwdriver Cake

Name: Screwdriver Cake
Yield: 1 Bundt pan
Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix; 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix; ¾ cup orange juice; ½ cup vodka; ¼ cup vegetable oil; 3 eggs; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons orange juice

Rating: 4.64 stars

28 Ratings
22 Reviews
7 Photos

This recipe uses cake mix, pudding mix, orange juice, and vodka to make a fun, light cake with a kick.

By HALIBEL

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 Bundt pan

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup vodka
¼ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour Bundt pan.

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Step 2

In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 3/4 cup orange juice, vodka, oil and eggs. Beat until smooth, and pour into Bundt pan.
Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then turn out onto wire rack. Glaze with orange glaze.
Step 4

Orange glaze: In a medium bowl, mix confectioners sugar with 3 tablespoons orange juice.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

345 calories; protein 3.6g; carbohydrates 53.3g; fat 10.9g; cholesterol 47.4mg; sodium 418.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (22)

Most helpful positive review

JUSTJEN33

01/12/2006

Great Cake. The directions fail to tell you where & when to do the vodka. Mix the vodka with your 3/4 cup of orange juice & rest of ingred. I only had French vanilla Instant pudding on hand......Turned out Fantastic! Read More

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Stacy

04/20/2009

This cake was good but it didn't have much flavor. It was very moist but didn't have much orange flavor. I had people ask me why it was called screwdriver cake. If I make it again I will add extra orange flavor and do a different topping since this one just soaked in. Read More

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28 Ratings

5 star values: 20
4 star values: 6
3 star values: 2
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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JUSTJEN33

01/11/2006

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AuntB

02/04/2008

I made this for a superbowl party and everyone loved it. The glaze did absorb into the cake so I made another batch of glaze reducing the orange juice to two tablespoons and regalzed after it completely cooled. I also added fresh orange zest to the glaze. My husdand is a chef and loved this cake. Read More

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MaLizGa

07/12/2010

What a great idea! I could only find a red velvet cake mix and that seemed to work. My BF tasted the batter and said he couldn't taste the vodka so I put an extra 1/4 cup - wooooh! I juiced an orange and added zest for the glaze but it was pretty runny; needs more powdered sugar. Also step 2 forgets to list the addition of vodka but that's when it goes in. Read More

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Susie Q

07/09/2006

Everyone that tried this cake just loved it! I plan to make it often. I adjusted the glaze by using less orange juice so the glaze would be thicker and added a bit of orange flavoring to help mask the taste of powdered sugar. Read More

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JULIETSBUTTERFLY

07/22/2004

It doesn't mention it but you put the vodka in with the juice. My friend and I made this together and brought it to a bunch of friends. It was a hit...almost couldn't save any for later!! I used the Cake Mixes from Scratch with Variations recipe's dry ingredients instead of a cake mix too. Read More

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emjay926

02/26/2009

I added orange zest to the cake batter and it made it even more delicious! The glaze was really good too. I added a teaspoon of vodka to the glaze as well just add more 10x sugar to compensate for the extra liquid Read More

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Baily

04/13/2009

I squeezed my own orange juice and accidentally added a lemon but it still turned out delicious!!! I will definitely be making this again!! Read More

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Stacy

04/20/2009

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gmainwa

07/10/2013

Excellent and easy! I didn't have a cake mix so I just used a basic scratch yellow cake and added a teaspoon of vanilla extract...then followed the screwdriver cake directions. Next time I will add a 2nd layer of glaze and some orange zest to it as suggested by others. Will make again soon! Read More

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Screwdriver Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 344.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 7 %

carbohydrates: 17 %

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 17 %

saturated fat: 9 %

cholesterol: 16 %

vitamin a iu: 2 %

niacin equivalents: 13 %

vitamin b6: 4 %

vitamin c: 16 %

folate: 14 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 5 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 3 %

sodium: 17 %

thiamin: 11 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.