“I swear this cake was at every single party I went to as a child (I grew up in Georgia!), but I don’t see it much now that I live in Pennsylvania.

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Classic Pig Pickin’ Cake (Southern Mandarin Orange Cake with Pineapple Frosting)

If you’re searching for a classic Southern dessert, this Pig Pickin’ Cake is pure sunshine on a plate. Moist, fluffy, and bursting with fruity flavor, this vintage favorite is perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, holidays, church suppers, and summer parties. Made with mandarin oranges and topped with a light pineapple pudding frosting, it’s an easy homemade cake recipe that delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

Classic Pig Pickin’ Cake

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix

  • 3 eggs

  • ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 (11 oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained (divided)

Topping

  • 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice

  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding

  • 1 (16 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

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