Southern Pig Pickin Cake

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Southern Pig Pickin Cake.

1. Step 1

   Begin by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C).

2. Step 2

   Gather all your ingredients and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them to ensure a smooth release.

3. Step 3

   In a spacious mixing bowl, blend together the yellow cake mix, mandarin oranges with their juice, eggs, and vegetable oil until the mixture is velvety and well combined.

4. Step 4

   Pour the batter evenly into the three prepared pans; don’t fret if the layers appear thin, as they will rise beautifully.

5. Step 5

   Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, signaling that your cakes are ready.

6. Step 6

   Once baked, let the layers cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

7. Step 7

   While the cakes cool, whip up the frosting by mixing the whipped topping, drained crushed pineapple, and instant pudding mix until the blend is smooth and delightful.

8. Step 8

   When the cake layers have cooled down, generously spread frosting on top of one layer, stack the next layer on top, and repeat the process.

9. Step 9

   Finish by frosting the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining luscious frosting.

10. Step 10

    Chill the cake in the refrigerator until it’s time to serve.

11. Step 11

    Slice into this delightful Pig Pickin' Cake and savor every bite of its tropical goodness!.