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Mandarin Orange Cake

Joyce Rankin
This cake is so quick, easy, and refreshing!
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (18.5 oz)
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs (at room temperature)
  • 1 can mandarin oranges, DO NOT DRAIN (8 oz)
  • 1 large package coconut instant pudding mix (5 oz size)
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, DO NOT DRAIN (20 oz)
  • 1 container whipped topping (9 oz)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 13x9" baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine. the cake mix, oil, eggs, and undrained mandarin oranges. Beat together with mixer just until blended. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean when tested. Place dish on rack to cool completely (several hours.)
  • For the icing, combine instant pudding, pineapple with juice, and whipped topping and mix by hand until blended. Spread on cooled cake. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Makes 12 to 15 servings. Refrigerate leftovers if there are any. Enjoy!
  • Note: You can try other flavors of pudding mixing, including vanilla, lemon, or banana.