Description
This Mandarin Orange Cake features a delightful combination of flavors with its moist base, refreshing oranges, and creamy toppings. Perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare, it’s a must-try for homemade dessert lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package white cake mix plus ingredients called for on the box
- 1 package orange jello 3 ounces
- 1 package instant french vanilla pudding 3.4 ounces
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 can mandarin oranges 11 ounces, drained
- 8 ounces extra creamy cool whip thawed
Instructions
- Bake cake in a 13×9 pan according to package instructions and allow to cool slightly.
- Use a wooden spoon to poke holes in the cake's surface.
- Dissolve Jello in boiling water and stir to combine. Pour evenly over the cake.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until it thickens. Spread it over the cake.
- Layer the drained mandarin oranges on top of the pudding.
- Spread Cool Whip on top and garnish with additional orange slices if desired.
- Chill the cake for 3-4 hours before serving.
Notes
Make sure to chill the cake thoroughly for the best texture.
You can substitute with any flavor of Jello or pudding mix for a twist.
Garnishing with mint leaves can add a fresh touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg