LUSCIOUS ORANGE CAKE

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This recipe is from Betty Crocker. I made it for the first time for Easter 2013. My husband could not stay away from it, and he normally can bypass desserts! It is moist and densely good with a frosting that is not too sweet.

Provided by Dixie Graham @thedix

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box(es) yellow cake mix
1/2 cup(s) vegetable oil
1/2 cup(s) chopped walnuts (optional)
1-11 oz can(s) mandarin oranges, undrained
4 - eggs
1-20 oz can(s) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 box(es) (4 serving-size) instant vanilla pudding
1/2 - 1 teaspoon(s) grated orange peel (optional)
1 cup(s) thawed cool whip

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom of a 9 x 13 pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat the cake mix, oil, walnuts, oranges and eggs on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
  • Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool completely, at least 1 hour.
  • Frosting: Stir together the pineapple, pudding mix and orange peel. Gently stir in Cool Whip. Spread on cake. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.

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