As much as I am a chocolate lover, sometimes you need something light and fruity during these hot summer months. This cake is moist and light and almost guilt-free! This would be perfect to take to a potluck or BBQ and it's very simple to make!
Pineapple Orange Cake
Ingredients:
1 package yellow cake mix
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
4 egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
TOPPING:
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package (3.5 ounce) instant vanilla pudding mix (you could use sugar free if you want)
1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat whipped topping (Cool-Whip)
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, oranges, egg whites and applesauce on low speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a bowl, combine the pineapple and pudding mix. Fold in whipped topping just until blended. Spread over cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with sliced oranges (optional).
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
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This does look refreshing! I think more frosting would end up on a spoon than on the cake, though :)
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ReplyDeletelooks soo good. bet it tastes like heaven!
ReplyDeleteLooks so good:) I might try it using Pillsbury Sugar Free Cake too. Hubby is on a diet but this looks sooo yummy:)
ReplyDeleteI made this for my family this weekend and it was a hit! Very light and guilt free! Will definitely make this again.
ReplyDeleteThis was my great-grandmother and my grandmother's favorite cake - mine too! My family has been making this for YEARS. I remeber sitting on the counter watching it being made and getting to lick the spatula, good memories. But yeah, we call it Pig-lickin' cake. I make it on Easter or for potlucks.
ReplyDeleteThis cake looks tasty and refreshing, and healthier than your standard cake. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
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YUMMY!!!! Looks great. Thanks for sharing the pineapple orange cake recipe and linking to Tempt My Tummy Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy and refreshing! Thanks for linking it up. I'll be pinning it so I can make it later. Can't wait! :)
ReplyDeletethat looks amazing! thanks for linking to Tasty Tuesday. My son recently requested a pineapple cake for his 4th birthday... I wish I had seen this before I made my attempt :o)
ReplyDeleteMaking this tonight for work tomorrow. The topping is delish! And the cake smells divine! Thanks for posting it! I love your recipes!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try making the topping with coconut pudding instead -- going for a Pina Colada taste! :)
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