mandarin orange cake with pineapple frosting

Crooksville, OH
Updated on Aug 26, 2012

I've made this cake for years & never have any left over. Everyone loves it.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow or butter flavor cake mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 can ( 15 oz) can mandarin oranges, un drained & separated
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1 can ( 8 oz) crushed pineapple, un drained
  • 1 box (4 0z) vanilla instant pudding
  • 1 package ( 13 oz) container cool whip, thawed

How To Make mandarin orange cake with pineapple frosting

  • Step 1
    Add the cake mix, oil, eggs and mandarin oranges with liquid to a large mixing bowl. Remove 6-8 orange segments and set aside for garnish
  • Step 2
    Using a electric mixer blend together the cake ingredients. Pour into two greased and floured round cake pans.
  • Step 3
    Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown and the cake springs back. Remove from oven and let cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on a baking rack. Frost when cakes are completely cooled.
  • Step 4
    FROSTING Mix pineapple, pudding & cool whip together. Spread on one cooled cake layer..top with other cake layer & frost top & sides. Place reserved orange slices on top for garnish
  • Step 5
    This can be baked in a oblong cake pan or made into cupcakes if desired. I made mini cupcakes for snack time for bingo & none were left!

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Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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