Cathy's Mandarin Cake

You've got to try this one! My mom makes it for family gatherings and the recipe is always requested. I make it for friends and the recipe is always requested. It is so moist and delicious, you won't believe it.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 nine x thirteen cake

Ingredients

• Cake Ingredients

•  yellow cake mix (no pudding)
• 3  eggs
• 3⁄4 cup  oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, with juice

• Frosting

• 1 (9 ounce) container Cool Whip
• 1  package instant vanilla pudding
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, with juice

Directions

1. Directions for cake-------------.
2. Mix all cake ingredients together in stand mixer and beat.
3. (If mixing by hand, make sure oranges are broken up) Pour into greased cake pan and bake 30-35 minutes at 325 degrees.
4. Cool cake before frosting.
5. Frosting-----------.
6. Mix together (with spoon) Cool Whip, dry pudding mix, vanilla and pinapple, w/juice.
7. Spread on cake; can serve right away, or keep refrigerated until ready to serve.