Description
Pineapple Orange Cake, affectionately known as Pig Pickin Cake, is a refreshing dessert that perfectly embodies summer vibes. This moist cake features a delightful blend of mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple, complemented by a creamy pineapple frosting that elevates each bite. Ideal for family gatherings, birthday celebrations, or potlucks, this crowd-pleaser serves 20 people and is surprisingly low in fat thanks to the use of applesauce instead of oil. With its simple preparation method and vibrant flavors, you’ll want to make this cake time and again.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 can mandarin oranges (15 oz), undrained
- 4 egg whites
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 can crushed pineapple (20 oz), undrained
- 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 12 oz Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 13×9 inch baking dish with baking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, mandarin oranges (with juice), egg whites, and applesauce. Beat for about two minutes until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
- In another bowl, mix the crushed pineapple and vanilla pudding until well combined. Gently fold in the Cool Whip until incorporated.
- Frost the cooled cake with the pineapple mixture and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in shredded coconut or chopped nuts into the batter or frosting. To enhance tropical flavors, you can add extra crushed pineapple to either the batter or frosting.