MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE

Mandarin Orange Cake image

If you want to make cake but are squeezed for time, count on this recipe for a fast solution.-Charlene Wahlenmaier, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
2 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oranges. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In another bowl, beat whipped topping, pineapple and pudding mix. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.