Monday, July 11, 2011

Orange Blossom Dream Cake


Summer Sunshine On A Plate...

This cake is... in a word...delightful. Moist...decadent...yummy!


Originally known as Pig Lickin' or Pig Pickin' Cake -
 this incredibly delicious cake will win your heart.
I have made a few changes to the recipe that truly puts it over the top!


Orange Blossom Dream Cake
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Cake
1 box yellow cake mix
1 can mandarin oranges & juice (11 oz.)
3/4 c oil
4 eggs
Mix all together until well blended. Pour into a buttered 9x13" pan.
Bake @ 350 for 25 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
Place on a wire rack and poke holes on the entire top with a bamboo stick or fork tines.
Spoon glaze on hot cake.
Cool on rack and then place in refrigerator until completely cool.
Ice cake with frosting and chill until time to serve.
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Mandarin Orange Glaze
1/2 c mandarin orange juice
(drain another can and reserve oranges for frosting)
1/4 c powdered sugar
Mix together well and pour on top of hot cake.
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Dreamy Frosting
1 9oz. container whipped topping
1 small package instant vanilla pudding
1 can crushed pineapples with juice
1/2 c sour cream
reserved mandarin oranges
Stir together until well mixed - top cake.



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29 comments:

  1. Oh me oh my! Yum!! I want to try this. I like the name Pig Pickin cake.

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  2. I call this "Pig Pickin Cake" It is so incredibly good!

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  3. Concetta, you are making my mouth water!
    I wish I had all the ingredients right now! I am going to make this weekend for Sunday Dinner!
    Perfect...just like you Lady!
    Miss chatting with you, hope all is well!
    ((hugs & prayers))

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  4. I promptly copied this recipe and then drooled over the pics for the next 5 min. Indeed this is sunshine on a plate! Love it!

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  5. Concetta, I found your blog from Cast Party Wednesday. And I'm glad I did. Orange and cream are an unbeatable combination and I love any method of dressing up a box cake mix! Thanks for posting.

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  6. That cake sounds so decadent and yummy. Citrus flavors are always so good in the summer!

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  7. Thank you for always being there for me and your support! This is a wonderful cake and I am so glad you shared with us all on "Made it on Monday"

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  8. You are right, this will enlighten the summer. Awesome orange blossom cake. Thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul hop.

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  9. Dreamy......I must try this recipe:)

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  10. Concetta, This is a beautiful cake, and I love the plates and spoon too. Beautiful presentation and I can't wait to try it!
    Blessings, Beth

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  11. Hi Concetta,
    This is such a treat and my mouth is watering.Everything here is lovely and delightful.I would love to try your cake.

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  12. It looks like a dream! Thanks for sharing your receipe!

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  13. Yum....oh yum...my tastebuds are getting excited just looking at that dessert!! Hi Concetta!!!
    I'm just going to have to fly over there and visit you one day so I can taste all of your delicious foods....ahhhhh.....how I WISH!!
    Thanks for linking up with Pearls and Lace Thursday!! Hope you have a lovely weekend!
    Blessings, Doni

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  14. Looks lovely, I will take two! This is one I will have to try, I am going to pin it! Thanks for showing off!

    Carlee
    www.ladybirdln.com

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  15. I love orange cake. Yours looks so moist and delicious! Thanks for linking it with Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  16. Oh Concetta, thank you for another yummy cake recipe! This one is perfect for summer with that lovely orange glaze. I can just imagine how nice it would be with a cup of tea. Thank you for sharing this post with Let's Do Brunch.

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  17. This does sound dreamy, thanks for sharing at Bacon Time, hope to see you soon.

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  18. Once again you have me drooling!!! Oh my goodness this seriously looks amazing! We love it so much that we are featuring it on our blog tomorrow! Feel free to stop by and grab a button. :) Thank you so much for linking up to Strut Your Stuff Saturday- we would LOVE to have you come back tomorrow and link up more of your great posts!
    -The Six Sisters
    http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com

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  19. My family calls it Pig Pickin Cake. It's my dad's favorite dessert. My mom makes it for him for his birthday. My husband loves it now, too. Yours looks delicious and perfect for a summertime dessert. Thanks for sharing on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

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  20. I've seen this recipe before but have never been tempted to try it till I saw your photos. :) Now I can't wait!

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  21. I can see where you made the changes to this cake - excellent! I'm so glad you shared it at Joy of Desserts too. Thanks for linking. :-)

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  22. Hello! Just stopping by to let you know that your recipe was #2 on last week's Sweet Indulgences Sunday on A Well-Seasoned Life. Hope you'll stop by and share a recipe this week.

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  28. Sounds wonderful. What size can of pineapple do you use?

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