Almost Guilt Free Pineapple Orange Cake Recipe

This light and fluffy Pineapple Orange Cake is a crowd-pleaser! Made with a simple cake mix base and bursting with fresh citrus and tropical pineapple, it's surprisingly healthy and utterly delicious. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or a special treat – this recipe is easy to make and even easier to devour. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 84 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Almost Guilt Free Pineapple Orange Cake

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How to Make Almost Guilt Free Pineapple Orange Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1 cup orange juice, 2 large egg whites, and 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes until just combined.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  6. While the cake cools, prepare the topping:
  7. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained, and 3 oz instant vanilla pudding mix.
  8. Gently fold in 8 oz whipped topping until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the pineapple topping evenly over the cake.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the topping to set.
  11. Slice and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

8g

Carbs

4g

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