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Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe

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If you want to make cake but are squeezed for time, count on this recipe for a fast solution.—Charlene Wahlenmaier, Grants Pass, Oregon

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Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

15 30 45

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
2 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oranges. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes.
Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
In another bowl, beat whipped topping, pineapple and pudding mix. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Chill. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 308 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 399 mg sodium, 54 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Mandarin Orange Cake in Country Woman May/June 1996, p35

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Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2013 by CHIEFCOOLEY

This cake is so delicious, it is very moist and sooo easy to make!

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2013 by MmeBlaise

For my version, I created the pudding and whipped cream frosting from scratch and substituted mandarin oranges peeled by hand, not from a can. Otherwise, I followed the recipe. My family loved this delicious cake, even with the changes.

Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2013 by katten37032

This is so good and easy to make

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2012 by jm_robertson

I have to say...I found this recipe in a TOH book years ago and made it. It was an instant hit...so much so, that my husband requested it as our wedding cake! I actually supplied the recipe to our baker and she made just a couple adjustments - like adding orange liqueur and a different frosting. Its been fabulous both ways!

Reviewed on Oct. 09, 2011 by QBELL

Made this one before and loved it.

Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2011 by JudithRN3

very tasty and super-easy.

omitted the icing though-really good

Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2011 by ronayne

I don't usually use cake mixes but I'm very glad that I tried this recipe. Delicious! Everyone loved it. Thanks.

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2010 by KInlow

I love this cake. It's light but tastes fabulous. Wonderful on a cold winter day to make you feel like summer or great for a hot summer day to cool you down!

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2009 by booksgalore

This is a very good cake and easy ingredients. I love it. I live in a senior building and I am making this to give everyone a peice for Christmas. It has 8 APTS. Thank you for sharing this recipe again.