Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions for a 9x13-inch pan. Poke holes in cake while still hot with the round handle of a wooden spoon.

In a medium bowl, make gelatin with only 1 cup of boiling water. Pour liquid gelatin over cake while hot. Cool cake completely.

In a medium bowl, make vanilla instant pudding with only 1 cup of milk. Stir in vanilla and orange extract. Fold in whipped topping. Spread evenly over cake. Refrigerate cake for 1 hour before serving.