Ingredients
Cake
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1 box yellow cake mix
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4 eggs
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1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges with juice
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½ cup vegetable oil
Filling / Frosting
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1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip, thawed
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
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1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice
🧑🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Cake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans (or one 9×13).
Beat together:
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Cake mix
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Eggs
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Mandarin oranges + juice
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Oil
Pour into pan(s).
Bake 25–30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Frosting
Whisk together:
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Dry pudding mix
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Crushed pineapple + juice
Fold in Cool Whip gently.
Chill 10 minutes to thicken.
3️⃣ Assemble
Spread frosting between layers and over the top and sides.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving
🍊 Why It’s Legendary
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Moist, fluffy citrus cake
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Creamy pineapple frosting
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Not too sweet
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Perfect after BBQ or heavy meals
✨ Pro Tips
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Best served cold
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Sprinkle toasted coconut on top for flair
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Keeps beautifully for 3 days refrigerated
