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Orange Pineapple Cake with Whipped Cream Topping Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings

Description

This Orange Pineapple Cake is a luscious and fruity dessert combining the tropical flavors of mandarin oranges and pineapples with a moist yellow cake base. Topped with a creamy whipped frosting infused with crushed pineapple and decorated with vibrant mandarin oranges and pineapple tidbits, it is a refreshing treat perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 15.25 oz yellow cake mix (do not use ingredients on back of box)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 11 oz mandarin oranges (with the juice, reserve 15 oranges for topping)

Whipped Topping Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3.4 oz instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 8 oz crushed pineapple (with the juice)

Topping Decoration

  • 15 mandarin orange segments (reserved from the can)
  • 8 oz pineapple tidbits (about 15 tidbits for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the cake.
  2. Prepare Oranges for Topping: Remove 15 mandarin oranges from the can and set aside for decorating the cake after baking. Reserve the remaining oranges and their juice for mixing into the cake batter.
  3. Make Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix with vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, and the reserved mandarin oranges along with their juice. Mix thoroughly to blend all ingredients evenly.
  4. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes or until the cake is done, following the package instructions for timing. Remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. Prepare Whipped Frosting: In a separate large mixing bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Using a handheld mixer, whip the mixture until it forms a thick, creamy texture.
  6. Add Pineapple to Frosting: Gently fold in the crushed pineapple along with its juice into the whipped topping just until combined, ensuring the frosting remains fluffy.
  7. Frost the Cake: Spread the whipped pineapple frosting evenly over the cooled cake surface.
  8. Decorate: Arrange the reserved mandarin orange segments and pineapple tidbits attractively on top of the frosting for a colorful and inviting presentation.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying the whipped frosting to prevent it from melting.
  • Use fresh or well-drained canned fruits to avoid excess moisture that can make the cake soggy.
  • You can substitute light whipping cream to reduce fat content but results may vary.
  • For an extra zest, add a teaspoon of orange zest to the cake batter.
  • Refrigerate the cake after decorating and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/orange-pineapple-cake-with-whipped-cream-topping-recipe/