A Pig Pickin' Cake is a dessert that includes the flavors of mandarin oranges, pineapple, and whipped cream. It has been a favorite for decades at picnics and family reunions. Pig Pickin Cake is also known as a Mandarin Orange Cake or a Pig Lickin' Cake.
1-15ouncecan of mandarin oranges undrained, divided
2/3cupjuice from the mandarin oranges can
1-5.1-ounceVanilla Pudding Mix
1-20ouncecan of crushed pineapples undrained
1 16-ouncecontainer Whipped Topping
Directions
To start, set your oven to 350 degrees and use a nonstick cooking spray, such as Pam to Greece to round pans, then lightly flour.
First, in a large bowl, add in the vegetable oil, water mandarin orange juice, and egg whites and combine using an electric mixer on medium speed.
Secondly, pour in 1 1/4 cups of mandarin oranges into the mixture and combine on medium-high speed for about 1 minute and while mixing, break up the oranges.
Thirdly, portion the batter into the two prepared pans and place it into the oven to bake by following the directions.
Next, combine half of the whipped topping and the vanilla pudding, into a bowl while the cakes are cooling.
In addition, add the rest of the whipped topping and crushed pineapple pudding into the mixture and combine, until fully incorporated.
Finally, place the frosting into the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.