We call this pineapple orange cake recipe pig pickin’ cake because it is a popular cake to serve at a pig roast. This is the best cake to take to a potluck, so if you have one coming, make this delicious favorite summer dessert recipe.
The orange cake flavor pairs nicely with the BBQ flavors because it is a light and refreshing easy cake mix recipe. Plus it has all of the wonderful citrus and creamy summer flavors.
Did I mention how easy it is to make this pig pickin’ cake?! There are only a few ingredients and you get the best orange cake ever.
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Ingredients Needed For Our Pineapple Orange Cake Recipe (Pig Pickin’ Cake):
- Yellow cake mix
- Mandarin oranges
- Egg whites
- Unsweetened applesauce
- Crushed pineapple
- Instant vanilla pudding mix
- Reduced fat whipped topping
- Sliced oranges or mandarin oranges
How To Make Our Pineapple Orange Cake Recipe (Pig Pickin’ Cake):
Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees.
Then in a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, can of mandarin oranges (DO NOT drain it), egg whites, and applesauce with a hand mixer on low for about 2 minutes.
When that is done, pour the cake batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
After the pan is set, place it in the oven and bake the cake for 25-30 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick comes out clean. Then just let it cool on a wire rack.
While the cake is cooling down, combine the crushed pineapple (again DO NOT drain this) and the instant vanilla pudding mix.
Now gently fold in the whipped cream topping just until everything is blended.
When the cool whip frosting is done, spread it over the whole cake and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving it.
If you wish you can also garnish it with sliced oranges!
Related Recipe: If you love pineapple you’ll want to try our Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
To Make This Easy Cake Mix Recipe You Will Need:
- Large mixing bowl (2)
- Hand mixer (THIS one is awesome!)
- 9×13 inch pan
- Wire rack
- Spatula
- Can opener
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Grabbing a package of instant vanilla pudding is easy, however it is not your only option especially if you like to limit the number of preservatives you’re baking with. You can actually make your own homemade instant vanilla pudding.
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Pineapple Orange Cake (Pig Pickin’ Cake) Recipe
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!
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