Brighten up your day with the delightful zing of Pineapple-Orange Sunshine Cake, a dessert that promises to bring a little sunshine into your kitchen, no matter the weather. This cake blends the citrusy sweetness of mandarin oranges with the tropical flavor of pineapple, topped with a creamy, fluffy frosting that’s sure to please. It’s the perfect treat for gatherings, celebrations, or simply as a cheerful end to any meal.
Pineapple-Orange Sunshine Cake
Whether you’re looking to impress guests or just want to enjoy something sweet and refreshing, this cake offers a vibrant combination of flavors that’s both satisfying and uplifting. Let’s whip up this cake that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Cake Recipe Details
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Cooling time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 12
Pineapple-Orange Sunshine Cake
Indulge in this tropical-inspired cake that perfectly pairs with any season.
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix with pudding included
- 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, including juice
- ½ cup oil
- 4 large eggs
Cake Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9″ x 13″ baking pan, or you can opt for two 9″ round or square pans if you prefer.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, mandarin oranges with their juice, and oil. Mix on medium speed until well blended.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate them fully into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a rack while you prepare the frosting.
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 package of Jell-O No Bake Cheesecake mix
- 1 (20 oz.) can of crushed pineapples, including juice
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1 (16 oz.) container of Cool Whip
Frosting Directions:
- In a large bowl, empty the contents of the cheesecake mix.
- Add the crushed pineapples with their juice and the sour cream to the cheesecake mix. Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.