For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of orange zest to the cake batter. If you prefer a less sweet frosting, you can reduce the amount of instant pudding mix. Garnish with additional mandarin orange segments or pineapple chunks for a beautiful presentation.
Quick Sunshine Cake
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PREP TIME0 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME0 mins
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SERVING18 People
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VIEWS459
Capture a slice of sunshine with this incredibly moist and flavorful cake. Bursting with citrus notes from mandarin oranges and pineapple, and crowned with a luscious whipped topping frosting, it's a dessert that's both quick to make and utterly irresistible.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate43 g
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Cholesterol42 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat7 g
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Sodium324 mg
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Sugar31 g
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Fat17 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 5 mins In a large bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, and mandarin oranges (including the juice). Mix until well combined. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 40 mins Bake for 40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (40 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 1 hrs Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack. (60 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 5 mins While the cake is baking and cooling, prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the thawed whipped topping, instant vanilla pudding mix, and crushed pineapple (including its juice). Mix well until smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View 30 mins Refrigerate the frosting until the cake is completely cooled. (30 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Once the cake is cool, frost it evenly with the prepared frosting. (5 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View 30 mins Refrigerate the frosted cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set. (30 minutes)
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Vesta Gutkowski
May 26, 2025I added a little coconut extract to the frosting and it was amazing!
Zander Turcotte
Apr 7, 2025This cake is so easy to make and always a hit! The mandarin oranges make it so moist.
Rosalyn Price
Oct 14, 2023My kids love this cake! It's perfect for a quick dessert when we have company.