Incredibly Cool and Refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake
Dive into pure citrus bliss with this *Incredibly Cool and Refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake*! Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or any time you crave a light and fruity dessert, this easy-to-make cake combines the tropical sweetness of mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple with a moist yellow cake base. Topped with a cloud-like whipped pineapple vanilla pudding frosting, every bite melts in your mouth with refreshing flavors that feel like summer on a plate. With just 15 minutes of prep and a simple assembly process, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for parties, potlucks, or even as an everyday treat. Serve it chilled for the ultimate cooling dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz Yellow cake mix
- 15 oz Mandarin orange segments in juice
- 4 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 20 oz Crushed pineapple in juice
- 5.1 oz Instant vanilla pudding mix
- 16 oz Whipped topping (Cool Whip or similar)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking pan, or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, mandarin orange segments (with juice), eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix on medium speed with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth and the oranges break apart slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the topping: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (with juice) and the instant vanilla pudding mix. Stir until the pudding mix is fully dissolved and the mixture is thickened.
Fold the whipped topping into the pineapple and pudding mixture until fully combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula.
Refrigerate the frosted cake for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together and the topping to set.
Slice into squares and serve chilled. Enjoy the cool, citrusy delight!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4928 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 242.9 g | 311% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.4 g | 527% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 4289 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 725.5 g | 264% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 487.1 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 696 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 1846 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
