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Hawaiian Wedding Cake Recipe

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A tropical delight, Hawaiian Wedding Cake is a moist yellow cake infused with mandarin oranges and topped with a creamy pineapple and whipped topping frosting. Easy to make and perfect for celebrations, this cake combines fruity flavors with a light, fluffy texture.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 (15-ounce) can mandarin oranges (including juice)

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) container whipped topping (thawed)
  • 1 (3.4-ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix (dry)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice (undrained)
  • Maraschino cherries (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×13-inch cake pan with parchment paper and coat it with nonstick spray to ensure easy cake removal.
  2. Mix batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and vegetable oil until thoroughly combined. Add the yellow cake mix and whisk until the batter is smooth. Gently fold in the mandarin oranges, making sure not to break the fruit too much.
  3. Bake the cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, starting to check for doneness at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely for at least 30 minutes before frosting.
  4. Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, combine the thawed whipped topping with the dry instant vanilla pudding mix and blend well. Carefully fold in the crushed pineapple with its juice, making sure the mixture is evenly combined but still fluffy.
  5. Frost the cake: Spread the pineapple whipped topping frosting evenly and thickly over the cooled cake.
  6. Chill and serve: Cover the frosted cake and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes to set. Before serving, optionally garnish individual slices with maraschino cherries. Keep leftovers refrigerated.

Notes

  • Ensure the cake is fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of the topping.
  • Do not prepare the pudding mix as instructed on the package; it should be added dry to the whipped topping.
  • You can substitute canned pineapple and mandarin oranges with fresh fruit if desired, but canned fruits provide extra moisture.
  • This cake is best served chilled and stored refrigerated to maintain freshness.
  • For added texture, sprinkle some chopped macadamia nuts or coconut flakes on top before chilling.

Keywords: Hawaiian Wedding Cake, tropical cake, pineapple cake, mandarin orange cake, yellow cake dessert, fruity cake recipe

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