Tropical Delight: Mandarin Orange and Pineapple Paradise Cake

• Servings: 12-18
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Bake time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 4-6 hours (includes chilling time)

Description:

Indulge in a taste of paradise with this easy and delicious Mandarin Orange Paradise Cake recipe! Made with canned mandarin oranges, a yellow pudding cake mix, and a luscious pineapple topping, this cake is a tropical delight. With detailed instructions and simple ingredients, this cake is a breeze to make. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful cake will transport your taste buds to a sunny island getaway. Click now to get the recipe and treat yourself to a slice of paradise!

Ingredients:

• 1 can (11 ½ oz.) Mandarin oranges, undrained
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 package yellow pudding cake mix
• 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 1 package (3 oz.) vanilla instant pudding
• 1 carton (8 oz.) cool whip
• Mandarin orange slices for garnish (optional)
• Toasted coconut flakes for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the undrained mandarin oranges, eggs, vanilla and oil.
3. Stir in the yellow pudding cake mix and beat until well mixed.
4. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and bake for 30 minutes or until the cake is done. Leave the cake in the pan to cool.
5. While the cake is cooling, make the topping. In a separate bowl, mix the undrained crushed pineapple and vanilla instant pudding until the pudding is moist. Stir in the cool whip.
6. Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the topping mixture evenly over the cake in the pan.
7. If desired, decorate the cake with mandarin orange slices and/or toasted coconut flakes on top.
8. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight for best results, before serving.