Mandarin Orange Cake

By pchesil

This cake is a must! It is delicious and simple to make

Ingredients

• 18-1/2 oz. pkg. white cake mix
• 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, drained and juice reserved
• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 c. oil
• 2 8-oz. cans crushed pineapple
• 3-1/2 oz. pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix
• 8-oz. container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 c. sweetened flaked coconut, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Combine cake mix, reserved juice, egg whites and oil. Blend with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, until creamy. Fold in oranges; pour into a greased and floured 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack to cool completely. Pour pineapple and its juice into a medium bowl; stir in pudding mix. Fold in whipped topping and 1/2 cup coconut. Mix well; chill while cake is cooling. Spread over top and sides; sprinkle with remaining coconut. Serve immediately or keep refrigerated. Serves 12.