Ambrosia Cake
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5
Ambrosia Cake
Description
This cake starts by mixing a yellow cake box mix with eggs, vegetable oil, water, and drained mandarin oranges folded into the batter. This incorporation of fruit adds bursts of citrus flavor and moisture to the cake. The batter is poured evenly into two greased and floured cake pans, then baked until cooked through and golden, then cooled completely to prepare for frosting.
The frosting combines drained crushed pineapple, instant vanilla pudding mix, and Cool Whip to create a light, fruity topping that spreads smoothly over the cake layers, covering the top and sides. This frosting complements the citrus notes from the mandarin oranges, tying the flavors together.
Ambrosia Cake has a soft crumb and moist texture from the fruit, with creamy, sweet frosting making it suitable as a bright, fresh dessert option. It can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 ounces mandarin orange drained
Frosting
- 8 ounces pineapple drained, crushed
- 1 box vanilla pudding mix instant
- 8 ounces Cool Whip
Instructions
Cake Instructions
- In a bowl combine the yello cake mix, the eggs, vegetable oil, water, and drained mandarin oranges.
- Pour batter evenly into 2 greased and floured cake pans.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove cake layers from the pans and cool completely.
Frosting Instructions
- Combine the drained crushed pineapple, instant vanilla pudding, and Cool Whip. Spread the frosting on the top and sides of the cake layers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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