Pig Pickin’ Cake

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + chilling

Yield 15 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A pig pickin’ cake is a southern delight that tastes like sunshine in every bite.

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
TOPPING:
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat whipped topping

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, oranges, egg whites and applesauce on low speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a bowl, combine the pineapple and pudding mix. Fold in whipped topping just until blended. Spread over cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 218 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 338mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

This is one of my favorite cakes. It’s moist and light yet so satisfying. I’ve been adapting it for years and now it’s almost guilt-free. —Pam Sjolund, Columbia, South Carolina

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