1Mix the French vanilla cake mix (or golden/white), can of mandarin oranges with liquid, instant vanilla pudding mix, melted and cooled butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until nicely combined.
2Mix the French vanilla cake mix (or golden/white), can of mandarin oranges with liquid, instant vanilla pudding mix, melted and cooled butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until nicely combined.
3Mix the French vanilla cake mix (or golden/white), can of mandarin oranges with liquid, instant vanilla pudding mix, melted and cooled butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until nicely combined.
4Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
5Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
6Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish.
7Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 38 minutes.
8Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 38 minutes.
9Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 38 minutes.
10Let the cake fully cool.
11Let the cake fully cool.
12Let the cake fully cool.
13For the icing, beat two cups of whipping cream with a package (or half a cup of homemade) instant vanilla pudding mix using a whisk attachment until you get a thick, structured, and stabilized whipped cream consistency.
14For the icing, beat two cups of whipping cream with a package (or half a cup of homemade) instant vanilla pudding mix using a whisk attachment until you get a thick, structured, and stabilized whipped cream consistency.
15For the icing, beat two cups of whipping cream with a package (or half a cup of homemade) instant vanilla pudding mix using a whisk attachment until you get a thick, structured, and stabilized whipped cream consistency.
16Fold a full can of undrained crushed pineapple into the whipped topping.
17Fold a full can of undrained crushed pineapple into the whipped topping.
18Fold a full can of undrained crushed pineapple into the whipped topping.
19Spread the pineapple whipped topping over the cooled cake.
20Spread the pineapple whipped topping over the cooled cake.
21Spread the pineapple whipped topping over the cooled cake.
Ingredients
1 box French vanilla cake mix
1 box French vanilla cake mix
1 box French vanilla cake mix
284 ml mandarin oranges including the liquid
284 ml mandarin oranges including the liquid
284 ml mandarin oranges including the liquid
102 g instant vanilla pudding mix
102 g instant vanilla pudding mix
102 g instant vanilla pudding mix
0.25 cup melted and cooled butter
0.25 cup melted and cooled butter
0.25 cup melted and cooled butter
4 eggs
4 eggs
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups whipping cream
0.5 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
0.5 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
0.5 cup instant vanilla pudding mix
398 ml crushed pineapple, not drained
398 ml crushed pineapple, not drained
398 ml crushed pineapple, not drained
Equipment
baking dish (9x13 to go pan)mixer with whisk attachment
Tips
The homemade whipped topping with pudding mix will be thick, structured, and stabilized, lasting longer than fresh whipped cream.
Enjoy when the icing is almost as high as the cake.