Description
Introducing the Pig Pickin Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the tropical flavors of crushed pineapple and mandarin oranges into a moist and refreshing treat. Topped with a creamy pineapple frosting, this cake is perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. Its light texture and vibrant taste make it a popular choice among both kids and adults. Easy to prepare, this cake requires minimal ingredients and steps, ensuring that you can whip up this delicious dessert in no time. Whether served at birthday parties, family picnics, or summer barbecues, the Pig Pickin Cake is sure to impress your guests with its unique flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 can mandarin oranges, undrained (15 ounce)
- 4 egg whites
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 can crushed pineapple, undrained (20 ounce)
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounce)
- 12 ounce Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 13×9 inch baking dish with baking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, undrained mandarin oranges, egg whites, and applesauce. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes. Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, mix together the crushed pineapple and instant vanilla pudding until well blended. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with the creamy mixture. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added freshness, consider using fresh mandarin oranges instead of canned ones. You can customize this recipe by adding shredded coconut or chopped nuts for extra texture. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.