Meals Matter

Mandarin Cake

Contributed By: DCC
Ginger

This cake is a cool treat in the summer because the cake is refrigerated.

Ingredients

Cake:

1 pkg Duncan Hines yellow cake mix

1 can Mandarin oranges

2 Eggs

3/4 cup Oil

Frosting:

1 (8 or 9 ounce) container Cool Whip

1 (15 ounce) can Crushed pineapple, drained (reserve juice)

1 pkg Instant vanilla pudding, small

Preparation

Beat eggs with electric mixer. Add cake mix, oil and mandarin oranges (with juice). Mix for 5 - 10 minutes. Place in 3 8" or 9" greased and floured cake pans. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees F. For frosting, place Cool Whip, instant vanilla pudding and drained crushed pineapple into mixing bowl. Add 1/2 juice. Stir to combine. Place in refrigerator for 1/2 hour to thicken. Add remainder of juice to mixture. Frost cake when cool and refrigerate.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: organ4grinder

This is the most delicious cake we have ever had. It is very delicate and so cool.

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Special Features: Make Ahead
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Holiday: July 4th
Meal Type: Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 645
Total Fat: 34 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 78 g
Protein: 5 g
Vitamin A: 640 IU
Vitamin C: 20 mg
Calcium: 108 mg
Sodium: 615 mg
Iron: 1.5 mg
Fiber: 1.5 g