Mandarin Cake

A yellow cake mix, juicy mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, whipped topping and vanilla pudding create one delicious dream of a cake.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (11-ounce) can Mandarin orange sections, drained
1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple chunks, undrained
1 (3.5-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8-ounce) container frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl combine mandarin orange sections, yellow cake mix, oil, and eggs until thoroughly combined. Pour batter into a 9-inch baking dish. Bake in oven for 35 minutes. Remove from oven.
3. Combine pineapple chunks (undrained), instant vanilla pudding mix, and non-dairy whipped topping in a small bowl and beat until it reaches a spreading consistency. Frost the cake when cooled.

Makes 12 servings.