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Mammaw's Pig Pickin' Cake

A bright, citrusy spring classic made with yellow cake mix, mandarin oranges, and a fluffy pineapple‑vanilla whipped topping.
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 11 oz can mandarin oranges — juice included

For the Icing

  • 8 oz whipped topping like Cool Whip
  • 1 large box vanilla pudding mix — dry
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple well drained

Instructions

Make the Cake

  • Disregard the instructions on the cake box.
  • Mix the cake mix, oil, eggs, and mandarin oranges — juice and all — with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 13x9 pan.
  • Bake at 325°F for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely.

Make the Icing

  • Mix the drained crushed pineapple and dry pudding mix.
  • Fold in the whipped topping until fluffy and dreamy.
  • Spread over the cooled cake.
  • Store in the refrigerator until serving.