Classic Pig Pickin’ Cake (Southern Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake)
Pig Pickin’ Cake recipe • Classic Southern dessert • Easy crowd-pleasing cake • Moist fruit cake
This Classic Pig Pickin’ Cake is a true Southern tradition, famous for showing up at church potlucks, family reunions, summer barbecues, and pig roasts—hence the name. What makes this cake so special is its ultra-moist texture, thanks to sweet mandarin oranges baked right into the batter, and its light, fluffy pineapple pudding frosting that’s refreshing, creamy, and not overly sweet.
If you’re searching for an easy homemade cake, a Southern sheet cake, or a no-fail dessert for gatherings, this recipe is guaranteed to bring compliments. It’s budget-friendly, beginner-approved, and perfect for warm weather celebrations, holidays, or anytime you want a nostalgic dessert that tastes like sunshine.
Cake:
Ingredient Quantity
Yellow cake mix 1 (15.25 oz) box
Eggs 3
Vegetable or canola oil ⅓ cup
Water 1 cup
Mandarin oranges, drained 2 (11 oz) cans
Topping:
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