Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this irresistibly moist and fruity Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake! Bursting with sunny citrus flavors from sweet mandarin oranges and juicy crushed pineapple, this easy-to-make dessert is a showstopper for any occasion. The cake starts with a simple yellow cake mix elevated by the natural sweetness of mandarin oranges, while a luscious topping made with creamy Cool Whip, crushed pineapple, and instant vanilla pudding adds a refreshingly light and tropical finish. Perfectly chilled and brimming with flavor, this crowd-pleasing dessert is ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and serves up to 12—making it the ultimate centerpiece for your next summer gathering, potluck, or family celebration.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 0.5 cup oil
- 11 ounce can mandarin oranges (with juice)
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 3.4 ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 8 ounce container Cool Whip (whipped topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, oil, and the entire can of mandarin oranges (including the juice).
Beat the mixture on low speed until just combined, then increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (with juice) and the vanilla pudding mix. Stir until well blended.
Fold the Cool Whip into the pineapple-pudding mixture until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate the topping until the cake is ready to be frosted.
Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan.
When the cake has cooled, evenly spread the pineapple-Cool Whip topping over the surface of the cake.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Slice and serve the cake chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.3 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.9 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 3772 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 596.0 g | 217% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 380.0 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 655 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 12.0 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1417 mg | 30% | |
*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.
