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Monday, February 7, 2011

Maybe We Can Lure Spring In With a Yummy Cake!


It was a gray and dreary day here today...and I've been longing for sunshine and shorts, and the warmth to get into my car, put the top down and go for a ride with the warm breeze in my hair.
Suddenly, into my head popped a vision of a light, bright, airy and delicious cake that my mom-in-law made the first time she and I met.
It's called "Pea Pickin' Cake" and reminds me so much of warm days surrounded by family. Best of all, it's super easy!
*This is the recipe as she wrote it down for me...I don't have exact measurements of cans or product sizes, but whenever I make it, I just grab what looks right and it comes out yummy!!

CAKE:
1 yellow cake mix
1 small can mandarin oranges with juice
4 eggs
1/2 cup cooking oil

Beat all ingredients together until well blended, Use 3 greased and floured cake pans.
Bake in 350 degree oven about 25 minutes or until center of cake springs back when touched.

FILLING:
1 large cool whip
1 large can crushed pineapple with juice
1 small box instant vanilla pudding

Combine pineapples and juice with the pudding mix. Fold into cool whip. Spread between layers and on top of cooled cake. Refrigerate overnight.
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16 comments:

  1. Tina @ MOMS CRAZY COOKINGFebruary 8, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Thanks so much for linking to This Week's Cravings. The cake looks great! (Don't forget to add a link in your post to the linking party) We'd appreciate it very much!

    http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/search/label/THIS%20WEEKS%20CRAVINGS

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  2. Tina @ MOMS CRAZY COOKINGFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    THANKS A MILLION! Love the button! Thanks so much, make sure to come back next week and add another link to the new theme!

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  3. Miz HelenFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Hi Michele,
    Your cake looks so delicious with all that yummy frosting. I would like to invite you to bring a dish to my Full Plate Thursday. Thank you for sharing and you have a great week!

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  4. JaneFebruary 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I have looked over your recipes, they are so yummy sounding, I am going to try several. I like that you have sensible, healthy recipes, and then some goodies too. I like to have something over the top on Sundays. Thanks for the great recipes. I want to thank you for encouraging people with disabilities to embrace life, my brother was on a wheelchair most of his life from Muscular Dystrophy, and accomplished many great things. He has since passed on, but I was so proud of him for inspiring others.
    Please stop by and visit my blog sometime.

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  5. TinaFebruary 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Yum! You're recipe looks great. I'm looking forward to days of sunshine and shorts also! I love winter, but ready for Spring!
    I've enjoyed reading your blog. Your profile is very inspiring! Kudos to you for helping and encouraging others with a disability!
    You have a new follower!

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  6. MiriamFebruary 9, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I love fruity cakes, great idea to add the fruit! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  7. Pary MoppinsFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    My Momma makes this cake too and we call it Mandarin Orange Cake. It's a favorite 'round these parts. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Miz HelenFebruary 10, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Michele,
    I am so glad to see that you brought your wonderful "Spring" cake today, I am hoping it will bring us some sunshine. Thank you so much for bringing it to Full Plate Thursday and please come back!

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  9. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!February 10, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I don't know if we can, but lets try, I love spring! Your cake is full of great flavors, I love mandarin oranges in anything. Thanks.

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  10. annies homeFebruary 10, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I think you may have a good chance with this cake recipe at least it will taste like spring

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  11. AmyFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Oh my, your cake looks and sounds lovely. Love the simplicity of using a box of cake mix. I love mandarin orange and pineapple, you got both in this recipe and it'll be a must-try for me! Thanks for sharing.

    Amy
    http://utry.it

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  12. SachikoFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Oh...I haven't had lunch yet. Yor cake looks so yummy! Thank you for your nice comment on my blog. I really appriciate it!

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  13. JustineFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    yummmmy!

    Thanks for all your blog love and good luck on the giveaway.

    Just Better Together
    come check out my cowl scarf giveaway

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  14. LisaFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    What a beautiful picture of your cake. I have a sweet treat linky party going on at my blog called "Sweets for a Saturday" and I'd like to invite you to stop by and link your cake up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweets-for-saturday-4.html

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  15. Miz HelenFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Hi Michele,
    Your Cake has been on my Menu Whats For Dinner Next Week..It is a great cake.
    Best Wishes,
    Miz Helen

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  16. -March 6, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Just wonderful. It looks soo good and it will taste even better I am sure.

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