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Pig Pickin Cake Recipe

Published: February 8, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: About 30 minutes Total Time: About 1 hour 20 minutes Serves: 12 Difficulty: Easy Category: Dessert Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping
  • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, mandarin oranges, oil, and eggs
  3. Beat for 2 minutes until well combined
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown
  6. Let cool completely
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk pudding mix with milk
  8. Fold in whipped topping until smooth
  9. Stir in crushed pineapple and pecans
  10. Spread frosting over cooled cake
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving

Special Notes

This pig pickin cake is a Southern classic that's perfect for potlucks and gatherings. The combination of mandarin oranges in the cake and pineapple in the frosting creates a tropical flavor. The key is letting the cake cool completely before adding the frosting. You can customize this recipe by using different fruits or adding coconut. This cake is perfect for summer parties and pairs well with barbecue or grilled meats.

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