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Million Dollar Cake Recipe

Million Dollar Cake Recipe
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Million Dollar Cake is a luscious, multi-layered yellow cake filled and frosted with a creamy, tangy mixture of cream cheese, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and instant vanilla pudding, topped with whipped topping. This refreshing and moist dessert is perfect for special occasions or a delightful treat, featuring layers of tender cake and a sweet, fruity filling that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

Filling & Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients to ensure a smooth baking process.
  2. Prepare and Bake Cake: Mix the yellow cake mix according to the package instructions. Bake in two 8-inch round cake pans as directed. Once baked, let the cakes cool completely. Then carefully split each round cake horizontally in half to create four thin layers total.
  3. Make Filling and Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and mix until fully combined. Stir in the crushed pineapple along with its juice, then add the drained mandarin oranges, reserving about 5 orange slices for decoration. Mix in the dry instant vanilla pudding mix. Finally, fold in the thawed whipped topping gently to keep it light and fluffy.
  4. Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate with the cut side facing up. Spread a layer of the filling evenly over this layer. Top with another cake layer cut side down, then spread more filling. Repeat this layering process with all four cake layers, ensuring each is aligned properly.
  5. Frost and Decorate: Use the remaining frosting to cover the top and sides of the cake evenly. Decorate the top of the cake with the reserved mandarin orange slices for a beautiful finish.
  6. Chill: For best results, refrigerate the assembled cake overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set perfectly before serving.

Notes

  • Splitting the cakes into thin layers ensures a moist cake with delightful layers of filling.
  • Reserve a few mandarin orange slices to garnish the cake for a decorative touch and added flavor.
  • Make sure to soften the cream cheese before mixing for a smooth filling.
  • Refrigerating overnight enhances the flavor and texture of the cake, making it easier to slice.
  • This cake is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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