Southern Pig Picken Cake
Indulge in the sweet and tangy charm of a classic Southern Pig Picken Cake, a beloved dessert bursting with sunshine flavors! Made with a moist yellow cake base infused with mandarin oranges and crowned with a luscious whipped topping blended with crushed pineapple and instant vanilla pudding, this treat is as light as it is decadent. Perfect for summer gatherings, backyard barbecues, or any special occasion, this easy-to-make cake brings a refreshing fruity twist that’s sure to impress. With minimal prep time and a no-fuss chilled topping, this Southern favorite is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that delivers bright tropical vibes in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 11 ounces mandarin oranges (with juice)
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 20 ounces crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 box (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 12 ounces frozen whipped topping (thawed)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and mandarin oranges with their juice. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pans before removing or frosting.
While the cake cools, prepare the topping. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed pineapple (with juice) and the vanilla pudding mix. Stir until fully incorporated.
Gently fold the thawed whipped topping into the pineapple mixture until smooth and fluffy.
Once the cake is completely cool, spread the topping evenly over the cake's surface (or between layers, if using round pans).
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to ensure the topping sets properly.
Slice, serve chilled, and enjoy this deliciously fruity Southern treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 224.0 g | 287% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.9 g | 390% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 3988 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 643.0 g | 234% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 415.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 680 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1577 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.
