Pig pickin’ cake isn’t just fun to say—it’s a sweet treat your whole family is sure to enjoy. This tender yellow cake is studded with mandarin oranges and topped with a pineapple whipped cream cream frosting. It has a buttery yet fruit-forward flavor with a nice tang from the frosting to ensure every bite feels fruity and light.
Why is it called pig pickin’ cake, you ask? This type of cake (or similar) was traditionally served at Southern pig roasts, also called pig pickings, which led it to be known as pig pickin’ cake.
Tips for Making Pig Pickin’ Cake
- Place a strainer over a bowl to collect all the juices from the mandarin oranges.
- If you don’t like the idea of the mandarin orange syrup in the cake, you can substitute it for the pineapple juice.
- If you’re short on time and don’t want to make your own frosting, stir the crushed pineapple into whipped topping instead and use that as the frosting.
- Don’t forget to pick up a second can of mandarin oranges for garnish!
Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel
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