Hawaiian Wedding Cake
The ultimate comfort food! The Hawaiian Wedding Cake is a light and fluffy dessert bursting with tropical flavors. Perfect for any gathering, this easy weeknight treat will have everyone asking for seconds. Make it tonight and bring the taste of the tropics to your table!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Blender
- Oven
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 4 eggs eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 15-ounce can mandarin oranges and juice, undrained
- 1 16 ounce container whipped topping, thawed
- 1 3.4 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix, dry mix
- 1 15-ounce can crushed pineapple and juice, undrained
- to taste maraschino cherries, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9-inch by 13-inch cake pan with parchment paper and coat it with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and vegetable oil until well blended. This step is important as it allows the mixture to become airy, which helps the cake to rise.
- Whisk in the yellow cake mix until the batter is smooth. You want to ensure there are no lumps, as this will affect the cake’s texture.
- Carefully fold in the mandarin oranges along with their juice. The folding technique helps retain the air you've incorporated, which is vital for a fluffy cake.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 to 35 minutes. Start checking at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when done.
- Once baked, allow the cake to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes. This step prevents the frosting from melting when you apply it.
- When the cake is cool, prepare the frosting by blending the whipped topping with the dry vanilla pudding mix in a large bowl. Do not prepare the pudding mix into pudding; just use it as a powder.
- Gently fold in the crushed pineapple, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the frosting mixture.
- Spread the frosting in a thick, even layer over the cooled cake. Take your time with this step to ensure every bite is frosted!
- Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This helps the frosting set and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Before serving, garnish individual slices with maraschino cherries if desired. This is the finishing touch that adds a pop of color!
- Refrigerate any leftovers to keep them fresh. Trust me, this cake is even better the next day!
Notes
To store leftovers, place the cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep well for about three days.