Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting
A delightful Mandarin Orange Cake topped with creamy Pineapple Frosting, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces yellow cake mix
- 14 ounces canned mandarin oranges, drained
- ½ cup reserved mandarin orange juice
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 15 ounces canned crushed pineapple, drained
- 3.5 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix
- 16 ounces whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans thoroughly.
- Combine the yellow cake mix, mandarin oranges, reserved mandarin orange juice, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix until well blended and smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, combine the drained crushed pineapple and the instant vanilla pudding mix.
- Fold in the thawed whipped topping until creamy.
- Spread frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and decorate with additional frosting and mandarin slices if desired.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, consider using fresh mandarin oranges. Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, mandarin orange, pineapple frosting, sweet treat