Description
This Orange Pineapple Cake is a tropical dessert bursting with citrus flavor. Featuring a moist pineapple-infused yellow cake topped with a fluffy whipped pineapple cream and mandarin oranges, it’s perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks. Easy to make and refreshingly light, this recipe is a must-have for lovers of fruity desserts.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, with juice
1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip, thawed
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and entire can of crushed pineapple with juice. Beat on medium speed until well blended.
3. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely.
4. In another bowl, mix vanilla pudding mix with the second can of crushed pineapple (with juice).
5. Fold in the thawed Cool Whip until fully incorporated and fluffy.
6. Spread the topping evenly over the cooled cake.
7. Garnish with mandarin orange segments.
8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Make sure the cake is fully cooled before spreading the topping to avoid melting.
You can zest fresh orange into the topping for an extra citrus punch.
Chill the cake overnight for even better flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg