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Pig Picking Cake III

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"This is my daughters favorite. It is an easy mandarin orange cake with pineapple, nuts, pudding and whipped topping. Whip one up and it's pig-out time!"
Pig Picking Cake III Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 26 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  35 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 3 layer 8 inch cake

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 - 8 inch pans.
  2. Prepare cake mix according to package directions with the addition of mandarin oranges and nuts. Pour into 3 - 8 inch pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  3. To make the filling: In a large bowl, combine crushed pineapple with juice and pudding mix. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread between cooled cake layers. Chill in refrigerator
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2006 by GINAH1 
I make this in a 9X13 pan and then frost the cake with the pudding/pineapple/whipped topping... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by RUMOUR 
I've been making this for years (but without the walnuts...I'll have to try it that way next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by MALBEA 
I have made this cake minus the nuts for almost 30 years. No one that has eaten it has not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2007 by TINATED 
This was a huge hit for 4th of July. However, because I was bringing it somewhere (and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2007 by Susan G 
This was awesome! I had trouble with my layers cracking in two when I stacked them {because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2006 by awoodall 
This is one of the best cakes I've ever made/ate. It is perfect to take to a cook out or barbeque. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by BILLIEMC 
I love cakes with fruit in them and this one is easy & yummy!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by Maria 
very easy to make and it was great especially from someone that hates to cook or bake Thankyou :-) MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2006 by martha59 
Very good cake. I had so much filling and topping that I used a little and froze the rest. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.69 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2005 by BRSTOFSUNSHYN 
this was excellent, i will make this again MORE

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Nutritional Information
Pig Picking Cake III

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 448

  • Total Fat: 21.1g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 413mg
  • Total Carbs: 63.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 4.4g

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