Unveiling the Secret to Perfect Pig Pickin’ Cake!

This pig pickin’ cake is a wonderful, easy-to-make dessert. Three layers get topped with frozen whipped topping and pineapple. I got the recipe from a lady in the Tennessee mountains.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
1 8-inch layer cake

Ingredients

  • 1(15.25 ounce) packageyellow cake mix

  • 1(11 ounce) canmandarin oranges, juice reserved

  • 4largeeggs

  • ¼cupvegetable oil

  • 1(16 ounce) packagefrozen whipped topping, thawed

  • 1(15 ounce) cancrushed pineapple, drained

  • 1(3.5 ounce) packageinstant vanilla pudding mix

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Prepare the cake: Mix together cake mix, oranges with juice, eggs, and oil. Pour batter into three greased and floured 8-inch round pans. Layers will be thin.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool layers on wire racks.

  4. Make the frosting: Mix together whipped topping, crushed pineapple, and instant pudding mix.

  5. Spread frosting onto the cooled cake layers. Stack layers; frost top and sides. Refrigerate until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories524
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
25g
32%
Saturated Fat
12g
60%
Cholesterol
75mg
25%
Sodium
523mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
71g
26%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
51g
Protein
6g
Vitamin C
7mg
36%
Calcium
90mg
7%
Iron
2mg
8%
Potassium
130mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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