Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this irresistibly moist and fruity Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake! Bursting with sunny citrus flavors from sweet mandarin oranges and juicy crushed pineapple, this easy-to-make dessert is a showstopper for any occasion. The cake starts with a simple yellow cake mix elevated by the natural sweetness of mandarin oranges, while a luscious topping made with creamy Cool Whip, crushed pineapple, and instant vanilla pudding adds a refreshingly light and tropical finish. Perfectly chilled and brimming with flavor, this crowd-pleasing dessert is ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and serves up to 12—making it the ultimate centerpiece for your next summer gathering, potluck, or family celebration.
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Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 0.5 cup oil
- 11 ounce can mandarin oranges (with juice)
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 ounce container Cool Whip (whipped topping)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, oil, and the entire can of mandarin oranges (including the juice).
Step 3
Beat the mixture on low speed until just combined, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
Step 4
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 6
While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (with juice) and the vanilla pudding mix. Stir until well blended.
Step 7
Fold the Cool Whip into the pineapple-pudding mixture until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate the topping until the cake is ready to be frosted.
Step 8
Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
Step 9
When the cake has cooled, evenly spread the pineapple-Cool Whip topping over the surface of the cake.
Step 10
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 11
Slice and serve the cake chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1795.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4258.0 |
| Total Fat 205.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 50.9g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 744mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3771.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 596.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 380.0g | |
| Protein 50.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 164IU | 0% |
| Calcium 655.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1417.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories