Orange Pineapple Cake
No matter how you slice it, this Orange Pineapple Cake is a wonderful dessert for a summer party or a barbeque get together. Mandarin oranges are mixed right into the cake batter, giving it a wonderful flavor. Pudding and whipped cream combine to create a wonderfully creamy frosting; pineapple is mixed in as well giving surprising little bursts of juice and tartness. This delicious cake will be the perfect dessert on a hot afternoon. Bake this simple cake recipe once and you will be looking for reasons to bake it again.
Ingredients
- For Cake
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup cooking oil
- For Frosting
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 1 carton whipped topping
Instructions
For Cake
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Combine oranges, cake mix, eggs and cooking oil and beat at least 3 minutes.
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Pour into greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake according to cake mix directions.
- Let cool.
For Frosting
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In a separate bowl, combine pudding and pineapple (with juice) and mix well. Fold in whipped topping.
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Spread on cooled cake.
- Refrigerate cake until ready to serve.
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