Pig Pickin' Cake in a Jar

By srumbel

Simply put, a pig pickin' cake is a moist mandarin orange cake that is topped/layered with a fluffy vanilla pineapple topping. Traditionally, this light fruity cake was served at a Southern pig roast - or pig pickin' - so that is most likely how this cake got its name. I just call it plain delicious!

from shakentogetherlife.com

Ingredients

• mandarin orange cake
• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 11 oz. can of mandarin oranges with juice
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• fluffy pineapple topping
• One 9 o.z tub of Cool Whip, thawed
• One 8 oz. can of crushed pineapple, with juice
• One 3.4 ounce (4-servings) box of instant vanilla pudding

Preparation

Step 1

In mixing bowl, combine cake mix, mandarin oranges (with juice), eggs and oil. Beat for 2 minutes with electric mixer. Pour the batter into cupcake pans with foil cupcake papers. Bake for about 18 -20 minutes at 350* or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool.

For the topping: using a hand mixer on low, combine Cool Whip, pineapple (and juice) and vanilla pudding mix.

Cut each cooled cupcake in half. Place the bottom of the cupcake in a wide mouth half pint mason jar. Spoon a layer of topping over it. Top with the other half of the cupcake and add another layer of topping. If you are packing these up for a get together, you can reduce the amount of topping so the lid fits on the jar or add the rest of the topping just before serving. But if you are eating these at home, pile it high and enjoy!