Description
This Classic Pig Pickin’ Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of citrus and tropical fruits with a light and fluffy cake, topped with a creamy pudding and whipped topping mixture. Perfect for gatherings or special occasions!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 (11 oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained
Topping:
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juices
- 1 (16 oz) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Baking: Pour batter into baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool.
- Topping: In a large bowl, stir pudding mix and pineapple. Fold in thawed whipped topping. Frost the cooled cake and top with the second can of mandarin oranges.
- Chilling: Chill for a minimum of 30 minutes before serving.
In a mixing bowl, beat cake mix, eggs, oil, and water until well combined. Add one can of mandarin oranges to batter and beat until well blended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
