Mandarin Orange Cake

Name: Mandarin Orange Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings.
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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 30 min. + cooling YIELD: 12 servings.

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

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

1. Preheat oven to 325°. 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.
2. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In another bowl, beat whipped topping, pineapple and pudding mix. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Chill.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 308 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 399mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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