From Scratch Mandarin Orange Cake (pig Pickin’ Cake)

"Ever heard of pig pickin cake? This is that cake. The one that shows up at Southern cookouts, gets devoured before the ribs hit the table, and somehow tastes even better straight from the fridge the next day. Made with juicy mandarin oranges and topped with a cool, creamy pineapple whipped cream frosting, this from-scratch version skips the box mix for even more flavor. Let’s just say this cake never makes it to leftovers. Someone always sneaks another forkful when they think no one’s watching. It’s soft and citrusy, just sweet enough, and topped with this cloud-like pineapple whipped cream, mascarpone frosting that I could honestly eat by the spoonful straight from the bowl. You might know this as a pig pickin cake. Around here, it’s the one that shows up at backyard cookouts, potlucks and pig pickins, usually cut into generous squares and disappearing before the burgers even hit the grill. The classic version leans on cake mix and Cool Whip, but this one? This one skips the shortcuts, without getting complicated.."

Preparation Time20 min

Cooking Time25 min