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Southern Pig Pickin' Cake

A refreshing Southern classic with mandarin oranges and fluffy pineapple-coconut frosting. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 438 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 1 .25-ounce box yellow cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 ounces butter
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
Frosting
  • 1 ounce can crushed pineapple do not drain
  • 1 .4-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 16 ounces Cool Whip whipped topping
  • 1 cup flaked coconut

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, butter, flour, vegetable oil, and drained mandarin oranges.
  3. Pour the cake batter into a 9x13-inch baking pan, and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes. The cake may not appear done but should be brown on top. Let cool, and cover with frosting.
  4. To make the frosting: Thoroughly combine the pineapple, instant pudding, and powdered sugar, and set aside until it begins to thicken. Mix in the whipped topping and coconut. Frosting must be refrigerated.

Notes

  • This cake actually tastes better the day after baking, as the flavors have time to meld. For best results, make it a day in advance and keep refrigerated. When transporting to potlucks or picnics, keep chilled as long as possible, as the frosting can soften in high heat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 438kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 405mg (17%) Potassium 177mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 515IU (10%) Vitamin C 11.5mg (13%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 438

% Daily Value*

Calories 438kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 405mg 17%
Potassium 177mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 515IU 10%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 13%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.