Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake Recipe
Indulge in a taste of the tropics with this delightful Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake. A moist yellow cake loaded with mandarin oranges and topped with a creamy pineapple and whipped topping mixture, this dessert is a refreshing treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (plus chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges (with juice)
Topping:
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (undrained)
- 1 (8 oz) tub whipped topping
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
- Spread the pineapple topping evenly over the cooled cake.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and mandarin oranges with their juice. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until the batter is light and well combined.
While the cake cools, mix the crushed pineapple (with juice), instant pudding mix, and whipped topping in a medium bowl until fully combined and fluffy.
Notes
- This cake is best served cold and can be made a day ahead.
- Garnish with extra mandarin slices or toasted coconut for added flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
