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Slice of pineapple orange cake with whipped cream frosting.
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4.46 from 42 votes

Easy Pineapple Orange Layer Cake

Infused with tropical flavors like orange and pineapple, and frosted with a pineapple whipped cream, this easy layered cake is as pretty as it is delicious.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 -12 servings
Calories: 613kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 11 oz. can mandarin oranges undrained
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple undrained
  • 1 3.5 oz package instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 3 (8 or 9 inch) round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, beat the 1 yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1 11 oz. can mandarin oranges, 3 eggs and 1/2 cup sour cream until well blended.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple and 1 3.5 oz package instant vanilla pudding
  • With an electric mixer, beat the 1 3.5 oz package instant vanilla pudding until soft peaks form. Fold the pineapple mixture into the whipped cream to combine.
  • Frost in between each layer, and the top and sides of the cake with the pineapple whipped cream mixture. Refrigerate cake until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1054IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2mg