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Pineapple Cream Cake

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Pineapple Cream Cake
SERVES
15
COOK TIME
30 Min

Need a yummy dessert for a covered-dish supper? Then this is your ticket! You can even make it a day or two ahead, and grab it from the fridge on your way out the door!

What You'll Need

  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 (18.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 1 (5.1-ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix

What to Do

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside.
  2. Combine pineapple juice, cake mix, eggs, mandarin oranges, and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed with an electric beater until blended. Pour batter into a greased 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Bake 30 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in dish on a wire rack.
  3. Combine drained pineapple, whipped topping, and pudding mix in a mixing bowl; beat at low speed until blended. Spread mixture evenly over cake. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving. Store in refrigerator.

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Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 15

  • Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
  • Calories 281
  • Calories from Fat 111
  • Total Fat 12g 19 %
  • Saturated Fat 4.2g 21 %
  • Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
  • Protein 3.4g 7 %
  • Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
  • Cholesterol 45mg 15 %
  • Sodium 333mg 14 %
  • Total Carbohydrates 40g 13 %
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0g 4 %
  • Sugars 26g 0 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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seibert74 8153701

Jun 20, 2020

Do you drain the pineapple? It says undrained in list of ingredients and in the directions drained pineapple. Thanks

Test Kitchen Team

Jun 22, 2020

Hello! The pineapple is drained in the first step so the juice can be used later in the recipe. Hope this helps!

mmarleneh1978 7814260

Mar 31, 2018

So sorry but it sounds marvelous

cakengiftsin 1783946

Apr 22, 2017

Best Pineapple Cake ever!!!...and so simple! Awesome cake recipe.

BeckySue

May 09, 2016

I love a citrus dessert in the summer! Even though summer isn't quite here yet, I'm stocking my pantry with these ingredients, because it's going to be the first summer dessert I make! I'm going to swap some of the mandarin oranges for apricots and add a few dried cranberries for color where some recipes call for maraschino cherries. I don't care for those.

schanzersusan 8039045

Apr 28, 2016

Do I see pineapple on the bottom of the cake or is it the mandarin oranges I see?

Test Kitchen Team

Apr 29, 2016

Hi there! Those are the mandarin oranges at the bottom of the cake. The crushed pineapple goes into the topping. Enjoy!

Dianemangan64 8692997

Jun 13, 2015

Very delicious and easy to make! Had us fighting over who would get the last piece! Made it about 3 weeks ago and have been scouring emails for the last hour trying to find the recipe again! It's that good!

mchenryrose

May 07, 2015

Question ? Do you add the Pudding mix dry or do you make the Pudding first to box directions ? Please could someone let me know !!!! Thanks in advance

Test Kitchen Team

May 08, 2015

For this recipe you will add the pudding mix dry. Do not follow the package instructions. Enjoy!

whosyournana 9622226

Feb 16, 2015

very easy, delisious! as a rule, I always add a little almond extract to any cherry dessert I make, just a capful or so, which really enhances the cherry flavor. left out cinnamon to please certain family members..... we all have em!

thegerdemans 4410066

Feb 28, 2015

What recipe are you referring to? There's no cinnamon or cherries in the recipe!

ladiwolf4 8159846

Nov 07, 2014

I've seen recipes that you can put holes in cake be adding topping, would you agree with doing that with this recipe? It sounds so delicious, but hubby don't care for cool whip, so maybe putting holes it wouldn't be quite as sweet new noticeable. I hope you answer quickly, I plan on making tomorrow. Lol

Test Kitchen Team

Nov 10, 2014

Hello - You can certainly try turning this cake into a "poke cake." You would need to make the pudding thinner, so that it can be easily poured into the holes. We recommend making the pudding without the whipped topping, and then just adding some milk to thin it out. Let us know how it turns out!

roseylake 2374469

Jun 21, 2014

this is a very good recipe

foxybevy 0705029

Jun 02, 2014

what is 0.5 mayonnaise?

jsmbear1999 9015449

Mar 05, 2015

0.5 mayonnaise is the same as 1/2 cup.

foxybevy 0705029

Jun 02, 2014

what is 0.5 mayonnaise

Knight76

Apr 22, 2014

Im confused due to two different things bein said..The recipe says set pineapple aside and use it for the topping and use juice for cake, but the opposite of that is bein said in a reply to another commentor. I would really like to make this for my family so which is the correct way :)

Test Kitchen Team

Apr 22, 2014

I see your confusion and we apologize. You will drain the pineapple and add the reserved juice to the cake batter and add the crushed pineapple to the topping. I hope this clears up any confusion. Thank you for reaching out to us.

carolcrawford3837 1703860

Mar 17, 2014

You said undrained pineapple in cake and then call for pineapple juice in topping

dtholbert 1032430

Mar 08, 2014

what is the fat, calorie and cholesterol content?

smbeach58 0664995

Mar 04, 2014

Do you add the pudding straight from the package. You don't make pudding by directions on box do you.

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 04, 2014

No, you do not make the pudding. You just add the mix from the package.

tk57

Mar 01, 2014

Yum. I have made this cake twice, by the recipe and it has dissappeared both times. Everyone raves about how good it is.

cookerinNM

Feb 27, 2014

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! Made some changes, though, one quite by accident. The Duncan Hines box mix was 16.5 oz., so I decreased the pineapple juice in the batter by 10%, same with the mayo (subbed 7 Tbs. low-fat mayo plus 1 Tbs. and 1/2 tsp. of cannola oil for the full-fat mayo). Quite by accident, I bought an 8 oz. container of Lite Cool Whip--the frosting was VERY thick, but still good. Next time I think I will try a lemon cake mix, and I think I would still make a lesser dose of frosting, since the Cool Whip is a chemical cocktail. An 8 oz. container has a total of 500 calories and 25 gms. of fat (all 25 gms. are SATURATED FAT), and contains about 3 cups of mixture. Since heavy cream whips up to about twice its original volume, you would need 1-1/2 cups of unwhipped cream to make the same amount as is in the small Cool Whip container. So, the heavy cream comes in at a whopping 1200 calories and 120 gms. of fat (84 gms. of which are SATURATED). So, which is worse? A chemical cocktail or artery-clogging fat? Anyway, it's DELICIOUS AND VERY EASY!!! ENJOY!!!

lmcmann52 6371542

Feb 23, 2014

Is it really 5.1 ounce of pudding? Not 1.5 ounce??? Just wandering. They don't even make a 5.1 ounce box and that seems like a lot of pudding mix!

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 24, 2014

Yes they do make 5.1 ounces of pudding. It is the 6 serving size box.

cookerinNM

Feb 22, 2014

After all the posts about this cake, I still cannot determine if anyone has subbed light mayo for the full fat kind? And, how did it turn out? Any help would be appreciated, as I really want to try making this cake--it sounds DELICIOUS!!!!

rhansgen 6754606

Feb 15, 2014

Do you know if this recipe works with the sugar-free cake mix ?If so it will make a great recipe to use for church suppers as we have a lot of diabetics in our church family.

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 24, 2014

Yes, you can use sugar-free cake mix. Enjoy!

1w 8798043

Feb 15, 2014

I do not find, as did another person who commented, that Mr. Food recipes are disappointing or unappetizing. On the contrary, I am pleased that most of the recipes use ingredients that I usually have on hand. And one can often substitute ingredients or make adjustments to their liking. Keep those recipes coming!

karenc45601 6338596

Feb 14, 2014

Can I use something beside mayonnaise? Maybe miracle whip?

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 14, 2014

Sure, you can substitute the mayo for Miracle Whip.

donmassie1 3126459

Feb 13, 2014

Can anything be substituted for mayonnaise?

olguita28 8779723

Feb 13, 2014

Hello; I am new to this website and I think it is very good. I will be making this cake for my son's birthday this coming weekend and I was wondering how much vanilla extract can I use instead of vanilla pudding mix. Thank you

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 13, 2014

Hi, welcome to our site! For this particular recipe you have to use the vanilla pudding to make the recipe work. Enjoy!

Lisa46151 0836552

Feb 13, 2014

Do you have to add the oranges? We are not fans of them but are huge fans of pineapple !!

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 13, 2014

The oranges can be omitted, just check the cake for doneness 5 minutes sooner.

bates49 0145480

Feb 13, 2014

Have had this recipe for years and it is really delicious. But mine is called a mandarin orange cake. A lot of desserts on this website have a different name but the same ingredients.

Kchamp

Feb 12, 2014

Im new to this site but I have to say I find most of these recipes to be disappointing and unappetizing. So many call for heavily processed foods like Cool Whip, instant puddings, canned fruit, packaged rolls or packaged dough, etc. Where are the real baking tips here? I would feel embarrassed serving some of these Home made desserts to guests.

irwind45150 5363438

Feb 12, 2014

Many of the recipes on "Mr. Food" websites or affiliated websites, never claim to be "SCRATCH" recipes. They are recipes for the busy cook who want great dishes to serve to family and friends. Many of the folks who make the recipes ARE NOT "advanced cooks" or chefs. If you find the recipes disappointing and unappetizing, I recommend you find and choose recipes from websites like Food Network, Cooking Channel or go to your nearest public library and borrow cookbooks with "Scratch" tried and true recipes like Good House Keeping, Better Homes and Gardens, or The Joy of Cooking.

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Feb 22, 2014

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Feb 16, 2015

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saradavis 1682695

Feb 12, 2014

want to make soon. sounds really good. Thanks for recipe

eddebennett5 7158461

Feb 12, 2014

sure looks good. I love pineapple cake

Bby

Feb 12, 2014

Can I use Miracle Whip instead of Mayonnaise?

irwind45150 5363438

Feb 12, 2014

You probably could, but I would not recommend it. If you read the ingredients on Miracle Whip and Mayonnaise, they are not both created equal. Using Miracle Whip may change the consistency or taste of your cake. I would recommend buying a "pint" of mayonnaise (my preference is Hellmans). Then use the remaining 3 cups of mayonnaise (with Miracle Whip) in 1 part mayonnaise to 2 parts Miracle Whip for tuna, chicken or egg salads

Florida Ellie

Feb 12, 2014

If you add the oranges at the same time you add the ingredients and beat the batter, they become almost invisible. You only see specks of oranges. It adds to the flavor and the moisture of the cake. I am careful to not beat them too hard, I like pieces of oange in the cake.

barbaramarsh 5173746

Jul 07, 2013

I ate this cake at a Club meeting but it did not have any mandarian oranges in it. Perhaps they just left them out , which is fine with me as I do not care for them. I want to make it and bought the pineapple, vanilla pudding( instant) and cake mix but did not know how to put it togather. Guess I will try this way. Thanks.

mike960 4958855

May 21, 2013

I made this cake for my mom on Mothers Day, She loved it and so did everyoI also Used French vanilla pudding instead of regular in the topping Really Good

frederickjoseph28 4354976

May 12, 2013

again I would use real whipped heavy cream not that fake whipped topping loaded with chemicals

delilahmoody 7069855

May 10, 2013

What can you use in place of canned mandarin oranges? Not a fan of them canned, only fresh from the tree.

lulu4

May 09, 2013

I brought this cake to a church meeting. Everyone loved it so I will make it again.

tsbarkery 2529267

Feb 26, 2013

Can light mayo be used instead of regular?

dennishively 2205479

Feb 08, 2013

Fixed this for dessert one night, substituted French Vanilla for the yellow cake. Loved it.

Karen J Cook

Feb 02, 2013

The pineapple goes in the topping and not in the cake, yet the photo looks like there is pinapple IN the cake. Am I missing something?

Member 17371

Feb 03, 2013

That is the mandarin oranges

Grammyoffour

Feb 02, 2013

I can't find a boxed cake mix of 18.25oz - usually they're 16.25 or even 15.25. Would there be any change to the recipe?

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 04, 2013

Great question! Use whatever you can find that is closest to the recipe. You will not need to adjust the recipe for the difference in the size of the cake mix. Enjoy!

ddtransport 1651769

Feb 16, 2015

The Cake Doctor suggests the following as a smaller cake mix fix Many cooks have been frustrated to watch cake mix package sizes shrink lately. But do not despair! If you are accustomed to baking my recipes with 18.25-ounce mixes, there is a simple way that you can add flour to the smaller mixes and still bake Cake Mix Doctor recipes. Pour the cake mix into a large bowl and whisk in 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Now proceed as the recipe instructs. Not only will the cake achieve good volume, but it will have a nice structure and slice evenly. I learned this trick years ago before the mixes were downsized. If I added a little flour to the cake mix, then the cake seemed to have more body, and it did not sink or shrink when cooling. I hope you enjoy this simple solution!"

jeanne31 4216289

Feb 01, 2013

Can you omit the oranges?

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 04, 2013

Yes, you can omit the oranges if you like. Thank you for the question and enjoy!

baseballgrammy

Jan 31, 2013

the recipe says undrained pineapple and then later says to add the drained pineapple

Test Kitchen Team

Feb 01, 2013

Good question! If you take a look at Step 1, the instructions are to drain the pineapple, reserving the juice. You then use the reserved juice in Step 2 and the drained pineapple in Step 3. Thank you!

Member 17371

Feb 03, 2013

the term is correct -drained pineapple means (UN) drained in other words you have "drained" the juice from the pineapple -now it is drained

ljeangil 6750411

Dec 30, 2012

Another winner. My father would have loved this. RIP papa.

S48tal 8171427

Dec 26, 2012

This is a very delicious cake!!! Recipe I have is called; "Mandarin Orange Cake," and I make a double layer round cake with the creamy topping between the layers. Then I use another can of 'mandarin oranges,' drain it, and decorate around the whole bottom of the cake. Makes for a nice presentation. I've heard many 'yummy' sounds coming from relatives and friends. Thanks again for all the tasty recipes! 'little ole' Ohio cook'

Chef 1012652

Oct 03, 2012

strange, i've made this several times and never notice, it says pineapple, undrained, yet use the juice in with cake mix? Would you like to correct this and say drained? It is so very good and moist. 10/3/12 Thanks

bakerman1940

Aug 27, 2012

Delicious everyone loved it

jemason 2437046

Aug 14, 2012

I made this cake the other day, it was very good!

marionboone 3198927

Aug 14, 2012

Thanks Dee L B, but I live in the U.K. And have yet to find it. Is there a substitute you know of ?

marionboone 3198927

Aug 14, 2012

Where can I get instant pudding mix?

Dee L B

Aug 14, 2012

You can get instant pudding mixes at any grocery store by the boxes of "Jell-O".

dmak7

Aug 14, 2012

What if we left the MAYO out?????? Trying to eat a little healthier, could yogurt be substituted. I am a retired male who never made cakes until I reached 65.

juliebenulie

Aug 14, 2012

They're using mayo instead of veg. oil. I wouldn't use yougurt. Try one of the mayos made with olive oil. Mayo will make the cake super moist and you won't be able to taste it. It might be healthier to use real whipped cream instead of that fake stuff (Cool Whip).

juliebenulie

Aug 14, 2012

I forgot that you can sub unsweetened applesauce for oil, so you should be able to use that instead of mayo.

laurie23 8117950

Feb 22, 2012

I made this cake the other day. It was so good

S48tal 8171427

Feb 18, 2012

Comment to 'kittenzkatz'......... normally cakes call for eggs; egg is in 'Hellmann's mayo.' Not sure how your cake will come out with (sour cream). You can not taste the 'Hellmanns Mayonnaise' brand in cake recipes. Hope it works out good for you. Sherry

kittenzkatz2010 6622076

Feb 18, 2012

This cake sounds great...except for using mayonnaise. I am making it with sour cream.

wernerflo67 9753079

Feb 15, 2012

My boyfriend hates mandarin oranges so I used a 20 ounce can of pineapple and used the overage of pineapple in the cake. The whipped topping/pudding frosting is amazing. Mr. Food, you never let me down!

rgarcia215 8734500

Feb 13, 2012

It was a hit on Sunday dinner.

Chef 1012652

Feb 08, 2012

I can only find a 20oz. can of pineapple so how much juice would I use? Thanks

wernerflo67 9753079

Feb 15, 2012

I used all of it!

Chef 1012652

Feb 08, 2012

I can only find a 20oz. can of pineapple so how much juice would I use? Thanks

marykaybond 6947044

Feb 18, 2012

I would use just 15 oz of the 20 oz can.

laurie23 8117950

Feb 22, 2012

I used the whole 20oz can.

ladyoflight46 8714884

Feb 02, 2012

I would love to make this yummy sounding cake, however, where I live I am unable to buy instant pudding. I have found many recipes that use instant pudding but cannot try them for this reason. Anyone have a substitute or suggestion? Thanks.

rgarcia215 8734500

Feb 13, 2012

Vanilla extract.

kittenzkatz2010 6622076

Feb 18, 2012

You should be able to find instant pudding anywhere. Try drug stores like Walgreens, Rite Aid, or Walmart. Dollars stores will have it too.

nudles23 8354584

Feb 02, 2012

Any suggestions for an ingredient to sub for the mayo? I really don't like mayo, or any condiment for that matter, and I'm always looking for something to sub for it in various recipes.

jackie2830

Feb 02, 2012

You can actually taste a half cup of mayo with all those other ingredients??? Hmmmmmm. Well, it looks like the may takes the place of a fat so I'd try maybe a half stick of butter softened. Good luck!

wernerflo67 9753079

Feb 15, 2012

I used sour cream; I think you can also use applesauce.

kittenzkatz2010 6622076

Feb 18, 2012

Use sour cream

SASSYANGIE

Feb 01, 2012

My grandmother used to make a similar version also. It didn't have mayo in it and I love her name of the cake much better. She called it "Sunshine Cake".

baychel3 8694548

Feb 01, 2012

I've made a similar version of this cake, but added toasted coconut to the topping. It's wonderful!

sstoehr1950

Feb 01, 2012

One can of pineapple for the recipe. The juice goes in the cake and the solid pineapple goes into the frosting.

sstoehr1950

Feb 01, 2012

I have this recipe and it's called Mandarin Orange Cake. I love making it during the summer. I such a refreshing dessert on a hot day.

kmb8006 5800019

Feb 01, 2012

The cake sounds good but am confused about the ingredients.Are there 2 cans of pineapple ? One for the cake and one for the icing?

bjdrake 5409784

Feb 01, 2012

No, use the pineapple juice in the cake mix and drained pineapple in the frosting.

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