Cool, creamy, and moist, this refreshing cake is memorable.
| Yield | |
|---|---|
| Source | Sue Black, Los Angeles, CA; Helen Kerr, Chicago, IL |
| Prep time | 1 hour |
| 1 | Package | yellow cake mix |
| 2 | eggs | |
| 1⁄3 | Cup | unsweetened applesauce |
| 1 | Can | mandarin oranges (undrained) |
| 1 | Carton | frozen whipped topping (thawed) |
| 1 | Can | crushed pineapple (undrained) |
| 1 | Package | instant vanilla pudding (3.4 ounces) |
In mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, applesauce, and oranges. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into a 13 x 9 pan that has been coated with nonstick spray. Bake at 325º for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely. In another mixing bowl, beat whipped topping, pineapple, and pudding mix. Spread on top of cake. Refrigerate.
Variation - Substitute ½ cup oil for applesauce. Also try topping with ½-1 cup chopped walnuts.
Sounds yummy but I would suggest making the cake mix from scratch to avoid hydrogenated shortening.