Description
This Mandarin Orange Cake is a moist, citrusy treat layered with a fluffy pineapple whipped topping. Perfect for potlucks, summer gatherings, or when you need a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, lightly drained
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cake mix, mandarin oranges, eggs, and oil until smooth and fluffy.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a separate bowl, mix crushed pineapple (with juice), pudding mix, and whipped topping until creamy.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chilling the cake overnight enhances the flavor and texture.
- Decorate with extra mandarin slices or pineapple bits for presentation.
- Use room temperature eggs for a fluffier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Mandarin Orange Cake, summer cake, fruit cake, pineapple frosting, easy dessert, potluck cake