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Pineapple Orange Cake (Pig Pickin' Cake) Recipe

If you want a super flavorful cake this pineapple orange cake recipe is the one you need to try.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best cake to take to potluck, Easy cake mix recipe, Favorite summer dessert recipe, Pig Pickin’ Cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 265kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Non-stick Cooking Spray
  • 9x13 Inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 11 ounces mandarin oranges 1 can, undrained
  • 4 egg whites
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

Topping

  • 20 ounces crushed pineapple 1 can, undrained
  • 3.5 ounces instant vanilla pudding mix 1 package,  (you could use sugar free if you want)
  • 8 ounces reduced fat whipped topping 1 carton, (cool whip)
  • sliced oranges or mandarin orange segments for garnish

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • If you're wanting to make your own Vanilla Pudding you can find a homemade recipe in this post!

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 381mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg