Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting

Submitted by Manda

"My aunt made this for Easter, and everyone loved it...no leftovers:(It is very simple and makes a nice presentation. I am not a big fan of mandarin oranges, but this cake is divine. I chop up the oranges just because I don't like big hunks of oranges, but you can leave them whole if you wish. A must try!! Baking time is approximate."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 nine x thirteen inch cake
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• Cake

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 4 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup oil
• 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, with juice (I coarsely chop, but they may be left whole)
• 1 cup coarsley chopped pecans

• Frosting

• 1 (12 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained well

directions

1. Spray 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Beat together all cake ingredients for 4 minutes.
3. Bake cake according to time on box.
4. Let cool completely.
5. Mix together all frosting ingredients.
6. Spread on cooled cake and refrigerate until serving.

Reviews

[BrendaM]

Made this yesterday for my mom's birthday and everybody loved it. I used a cup of coconut instead of the pecans. I wasn't sure if I was supposed to add the mandarin oranges with the cake stuff, so I just threw everything in and after beating for 4 minutes, there was no trace of the madarins. Perhaps I was supposed to add them after beating, but it tasted good anyways!

 

[kcram]

I've been making this cake for a long time. I love how light and refreshing it tastes. Just made it today for my birthday! I reduced the eggs to 2 and also used 1/2 cup of applesauce and 1/4 cup of oil. Still came out very moist. I didn't use the pecans in the cake, but I topped the frosting with some chopped almonds as that is what I had on hand.

 

[Gatorchef]

delicious, light & refreshing. Thanks!

 

[YungB]

This is an excellent cake. Light, refreshing, and not too sweet. Everyone should try it.

 

[staceyelee]

This is such a nice summer cake. My Nanny used to make this in the summertime for us. Great recipe ! I fold the oranges into the mix so they do not all break up.