HOMEMADE MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE

Homemade Mandarin Orange Cake image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon orange extract
TOPPING:
2 cups cold whole milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Drain oranges, reserving juice. Set oranges aside. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, oil, eggs, orange extract and reserved juice on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack., For topping, in a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in pineapple and reserved oranges, then fold in whipped topping. Frost the cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.,

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