Million Dollar Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
- 3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
- 1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
- 1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
- 2 (8 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Directions:
- Mix and bake the cake mix as per package instructions for two 8 or 9-inch round layers.
- Allow the layers to cool, then split each layer in half to have 4 layers.
- In a large bowl, whip the cream cheese until soft, gradually mixing in the confectioners’ sugar.
- Stir in the pineapple with juice and the drained mandarin oranges, reserving about 5 mandarin orange slices to decorate the top of the cake.
- Mix in the dry pudding mix.
- Fold in the whipped topping.
- Place one cake layer on a cake plate, cut side up; spread with frosting.
- Place another layer, cut side down, on the first one and top with more frosting.
- Repeat until all layers are used, spreading the last bit of frosting on the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with reserved mandarin orange slices.
- Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Indulge in the opulence of the Million Dollar Cake, a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will elevate any occasion! 🍰💰