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Piece of cake with bits of mandarin orange in vanilla cake topped with fluffy vanilla frosting with bits of crushed pineapple inside.

Easy Pineapple Orange Cake

Easy Pineapple Orange Cake is like a bite of sunshine, with mandarin oranges baked right into the cake and a creamy crushed pineapple frosting. Since it starts with a cake mix, it is wonderfully simple to make, and serving it cold makes it an especially refreshing finish for a summer barbecue or potluck.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

Mandarin Orange Cake

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 15 ounces canned mandarin oranges undrained
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup sour cream

Pineapple Frosting

  • 20 ounces canned crushed pineapple
  • 3.4 ounce vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip
Makes: 9 x 13inch rectangle, 2inch height

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 1 yellow cake mix, 15 ounces canned mandarin oranges including the juice from the can, 3 large eggs, and ¾ cup sour cream. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center bounces back when lightly touched with a finger.
  • Cool completely.
  • To make the frosting, combine the 20 ounces canned crushed pineapple along with the juice from the can with the 3.4 ounce vanilla instant pudding mix in a medium bowl.
  • Fold in 8 ounces Cool Whip. Spread over cake.
  • Chill for at least one hour or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 671IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg
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