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Pig Pickin' Cake

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"Wonderful cake. Easy to make. Three layers topped with cool whip™ and pineapple. Got recipe from lady in Tennessee mountains"
Pig Pickin' Cake Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 144 times with an average star rating of 4.8
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Original recipe yield 1 - 8 inch layer cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, juice reserved
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix together cake mix, canned oranges with juice, eggs, and oil. Pour batter into three greased and floured 8 inch round pans. Layers will be thin.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cake tests done. Cool layers on wire racks.
  3. Mix together whipped topping, drained pineapple, and instant pudding mix. Fill and frost the cooled cake. Refrigerate until ready to eat.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2004 by Lisa W 
Absolutely wonderful! The only problem I had with this cake was the whipped cream frosting... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 27, 2007 by Nicole 
I have made this cake several times, its a super moist cake with that light not too sweet... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 21, 2004 by GRAMMA GORGEOUS 
I make this in a 9x13 pan and bake for about 40 minutes..testing with a toothpick. You can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 3, 2004 by GRITMFS 
I got this recipe from my ex's mother 28 years ago. but we called it cottin pickin good cake. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2004 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
We had a potluck at our lake place during the Labor Day weekend. I provided the desserts. Let... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 6, 2004 by Bartsgirl6 
This ia a simple recipe and it makes the BEST cake. I add 2 cans of mandarin oranges (drain... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 17, 2007 by sweetslady 
I used my own homemade yellow cake base and built on it. It came out wonderfully! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 7, 2007 by LindaMock 
Everyone loves this. I use a 9x13 pan but never change anything else about the recipe. It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2004 by PEGGYJO 
We really do call this "Pig Pickin' cake" in SC because it's often served at barbecues called... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.79 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 3, 2004 by AmandaSC 
I love this cake! I am a Southern export, and people always ask me to make this recipe. To... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Pig Pickin' Cake

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 525

  • Total Fat: 24.9g
  • Cholesterol: 86mg
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Total Carbs: 71.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.9g
  • Protein: 5.5g

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