Pig Picking Cake II

Mardi Gras - Holidays and Events

Mandarin oranges in the cake and pineapple, pecans and coconut in the filling. From living down south and all the get-togethers for Pig Picking, this cake is a sure winner with people from the Southerners as well as the Northerners. This cake brings us all together.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 - 3 layer 9 inch cake

Pig Picking Cake II

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

½ cup margarine

4 eggs

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges

with juice

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping

thawed

1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

1 cup chopped pecans

¼ cup flaked coconut

Cajun Style Stuffed Peppers

Holidays and Events

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 - 9 inch round baking pans.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine cake mix margarine eggs and mandarin oranges with juice. beat for 3 minutes with an electric mixer.

Step 3

Pour into 3 - 9 inch round cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Step 4

To make the filling: In a large bowl combine pineapple and juice with pudding mix. Stir in pecans and coconut. Finally fold in the whipped topping. Spread between cooled cake layers. Chill in refrigerator

Nutritional Information

Pig Picking Cake II

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 458.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.3g 11%

Carbohydrates: 55.4g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 35.2g

Fat: 24.3g 37%

Saturated Fat: 6.7g 33%

Cholesterol: 62.9mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 650.4IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 12.3mg 21%

Folate: 57.8mcg 15%

Calcium: 85mg 9%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 26.2mg 9%

Potassium: 182.2mg 5%

Sodium: 514.4mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 218.7

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.