Classic Pig Pickin’ Cake (Southern Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting)
If you’re searching for a classic Southern dessert, this Pig Pickin’ Cake is pure sunshine on a plate. Moist, fluffy, and bursting with fruity flavor, this vintage favorite is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, holidays, church suppers, and summer parties. Made with mandarin oranges and topped with a light pineapple pudding frosting, it’s an easy homemade cake recipe that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Classic Pig Pickin’ Cake
Ingredients
Cake
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1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
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3 eggs
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⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
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1 cup water
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2 (11 oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained (divided)
Topping
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1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice
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1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
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1 (16 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
