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Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting

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A delightful and refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake topped with luscious Pineapple Frosting, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine the cake mix, mandarin oranges, reserved mandarin orange juice, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well blended.
  3. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops if necessary.
  4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Combine the drained crushed pineapple and instant vanilla pudding mix in a medium bowl. Mix well until there are no lumps.
  7. Fold in the thawed whipped topping until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
  8. Spread a layer of the pineapple frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the second layer on top.
  9. Decorate with additional frosting and garnish with mandarin orange slices if desired.

Notes

To ensure even baking, rotate your cake pans halfway through baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: mandarin orange cake, pineapple frosting, citrus dessert, summer cake, light cake

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