Orange Pineapple Cake
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5
Orange Pineapple Cake
Description
The cake batter includes eggs, a choice of lemon or yellow cake mix, neutral cooking oil, and whole mandarin oranges (with juice) mixed together and baked in a large flat pan. Choosing a lemon cake mix enhances the citrus notes complemented by the mandarin oranges and pineapple.
The frosting combines instant vanilla pudding mix, crushed pineapple with juice, and whipped topping, whipped until combined for a light, creamy texture. It is then spread over the cooled cake and refrigerated until serving. The assembled cake is topped with additional slices of mandarin oranges or other fruit right before serving.
Texture-wise, the cake is moist with a tender crumb, while the frosting adds a creamy, fruity layer with sweetness balanced by the citrus fruits. The refreshing tang of oranges and pineapple complements the vanilla pudding foundation, keeping the dessert light rather than heavy.
Doneness of the cake is checked when its top is lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean. The recipe yields a large amount of frosting, so it is customary to spread it thickly for a generous finish. Chilled storage is ideal to maintain the frosting’s texture and freshness until served.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon or yellow cake mix
- 4 egg
- 1/2 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 8 ounces mandarin orange do not drain
- 3.9 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 15 ounces pineapple do not drain, crushed
- 16 ounces whipped topping I use Cool Whip, or whipped cream, container
Instructions
Cake:
- Mix the first four ingredients in a large bowl.
- Pour cake batter into a 12x18 pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. Let cake cool before adding frosting.
Frosting:
- In a mixer, or with a blender, beat pudding mix, crushed pineapple, and whipped topping together.
- Spread frosting generously over the cooled cake. The frosted cake should be kept in the refrigerator until it is served.
- Top with sliced mandarin oranges right before serving.
Notes
- Using lemon cake mix enhances the citrus flavor when paired with mandarin oranges and pineapple.
- The cake is done when lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- The frosting is light and creamy rather than heavy; a generous amount is usually applied.
- Top the cake with additional fruit slices such as mandarin oranges, pineapple, or strawberries before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 388IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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