Description
Craving something light, fruity, and ridiculously easy to make? This *Orange Pineapple Cake* is your new go-to dessert! It’s a sweet, moist yellow cake loaded with mandarin oranges and topped with a dreamy whipped pineapple frosting that tastes like sunshine. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy dessert for parties, or just a refreshing treat, this fruity cake hits the spot. It’s perfect for potlucks, summer BBQs, or when you want something simple yet impressive. Get ready to fall in love with this easy recipe that combines tropical flavor with nostalgic comfort!
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 can mandarin oranges (11 oz), drained
1/2 cup reserved mandarin orange juice (or water)
1 container whipped topping (8 oz), thawed
1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
1 can crushed pineapple (20 oz), slightly drained
Optional extra mandarin oranges for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, mandarin oranges, and juice with a mixer for 2 minutes.
3. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
5. In another bowl, stir together whipped topping and pudding mix until smooth.
6. Fold in the crushed pineapple with a little juice until just combined.
7. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake evenly with a spatula.
8. Garnish each slice with a mandarin orange segment if desired.
9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
10. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Keep the cake chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Drain all canned fruit well to avoid watery frosting or soggy cake.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the topping from melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: orange pineapple cake, tropical dessert, easy summer cake, whipped topping cake, potluck dessert