Mandarin Orange Cake
Moist and flavorful, this mandarin orange cake (Aka Southern Pig Pickin' cake) is perfect for any occasion, from a picnic to a dinner party, you cannot go wrong! Light, fluffy, and full of that tropical taste everyone is sure to love, you will go crazy for this cake!
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 299kcal
Prep 10 minutes
Cooking 35 minutes
Cool 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
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Ingredients
Mandarin Orange Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix (1 18.25-ounce box)
- 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 cup oil (I recommend coconut oil for an enhanced flavor)
- 11 oz mandarin orange slices (canned, do not drain - use a larger can if you would like to top with garnish slices)
Frosting
- 8 oz Cool Whip (set out to room temperature for 15-20 minutes)
- 20 oz crushed pineapple (canned, do not drain)
- 3.5 oz Jell-O instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9x13 baking dish with oil and flour or non-stick baking spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and mandarin orange slices. Beat until the batter becomes smooth.1 box yellow cake mix, 4 large eggs, 1 cup oil, 11 oz mandarin orange slices
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish. Bake the cake on the center rack for 30-35 minutes, or until you can insert a toothpick into the center and it comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding frosting.
- Add all frosting ingredients (room temperature Cool Whip, crushed pineapple, and instant vanilla pudding mix) to a medium mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.8 oz Cool Whip, 20 oz crushed pineapple, 3.5 oz Jell-O instant vanilla pudding mix
- Pour the frosting mixture over the cooled cake and place it covered in the fridge to chill and set before serving.
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Notes
- It is normal for the topping to be a slightly wet, runny consistency prior to refrigerating.
- In a pinch, you can place eggs in lukewarm water for 5-10 minutes to bring them to room temperature quickly.
- Don't skip the coconut oil! It adds a TON of flavor. For even more coconut goodness, toast some flaked coconut to sprinkle over the frosting before serving.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg (14%) | Sodium: 270mg (12%) | Potassium: 111mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 25g (28%) | Vitamin A: 216IU (4%) | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Calcium: 92mg (9%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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