Orange Pineapple Torte

SUBMITTED BY: Karen Mellinger Baker

"'Special family dinners wouldn't be complete without this beautiful, impressive cake,' remarks Karen Mellinger Baker of Dover, Ohio. 'It's surprisingly rich-tasting and not too sweet.'"

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PREP TIME	25 Min
COOK TIME	25 Min
READY IN	50 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow light cake mix
2 (1 ounce) packages sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix, divided
4 egg whites
1 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cold fat free milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen reduced-fat frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (20 ounce) can unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, divided
fresh mint

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, one package of pudding mix, egg whites, water, oil and baking soda. Beat on low speed for 1 minute; beat on medium for 4 minutes. Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
For filling, combine milk and remaining pudding mix. whisk for 2 minutes; let stand for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. In a medium bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups pudding mixture with pineapple and half of the oranges. Slice each cake layer in half horizontally. Spread pineapple mixture between the layers. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining pudding mixture. Garnish with remaining oranges and mint if desired.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 335 calories, 9 g fat (0 saturated fat), trace cholesterol, 516 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fruit, 2 fat.