Pig Pickin Cake
Bright, citrusy, and irresistibly creamy, Pig Pickin’ Cake is a Southern classic that’s perfect for any celebration. This vintage dessert features a moist yellow cake infused with the sunny sweetness of mandarin oranges, then layered with a fluffy frosting made from whipped topping, crushed pineapple, and vanilla pudding mix. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make cake delights with its delicate texture and refreshing fruit flavors. It’s baked in three layers for an impressive presentation and is best served chilled, making it an ideal treat for warm-weather gatherings, potlucks, or family dinners. Whether you’re craving nostalgia or discovering it for the first time, Pig Pickin’ Cake is a surefire way to please the crowd.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 11 ounces mandarin oranges (with juice)
- 4 large eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 12 ounces frozen whipped topping (thawed)
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, mandarin oranges (with their juice), eggs, and vegetable oil.
Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth and well combined.
Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans and smooth out the tops.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix, crushed pineapple (with juice), thawed whipped topping, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place the first cake layer on a serving platter and spread a portion of the frosting evenly over the top.
Repeat the process with the second cake layer, then top with the third layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top and around the sides of the cake.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set.
Slice and enjoy your Pig Pickin' Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.0 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.9 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 3989 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 702.9 g | 256% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 473.7 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 680 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1578 mg | 34% | |
*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.
