Million Dollar Cake

Health score
2%
Million Dollar Cake
595 min.
8
599kcal

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Indulge in the delightful layers of the Million Dollar Cake, a dessert that promises to impress both your taste buds and your guests. This luscious cake combines the tropical flavors of mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple, creating a refreshing and vibrant treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With its creamy frosting made from whipped topping and cream cheese, each slice is a heavenly experience that melts in your mouth.

What sets this cake apart is not just its taste, but also its stunning presentation. The beautiful layers, adorned with slices of mandarin oranges, make it a showstopper at any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a summer barbecue, or simply treating yourself to something special, this cake is sure to be the highlight of the dessert table.

With a preparation time of just under 10 hours, including an overnight chill, the Million Dollar Cake allows the flavors to meld beautifully, ensuring that every bite is as delicious as the last. It serves 8, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or intimate get-togethers with friends. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce mandarin oranges drained canned
  • 20 ounce pineapple rings with juice crushed canned
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar 
  • ounces cream cheese 
  • 3.5 ounce vanilla pudding instant
  • ounce non-dairy whipped topping frozen thawed
  • 18.3 ounce cake mix yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven

Directions

  1. Mix and bake cake mix as per package instruction for two 8 or 9 inch round layers.
  2. Let layers cool, and then split each layer in half so as to have 4 layers.
  3. In a large bowl, whip cream cheese until soft, and then gradually mix in confectioners' sugar. Stir in the pineapple with juice and the drained mandarin oranges, reserving about 5 mandarin orange slices to decorate the top of cake.
  4. Mix in the dry pudding mix. Fold in the whipped topping.
  5. Place one cake layer on a cake plate cut side up; spread with frosting.
  6. Place another layer cut side down on the first one, and top with more frosting. Repeat until all layers are used, spreading last bit of frosting on top and sides of cake. Decorate with reserved mandarin orange slices. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories599kcal
Protein3.81%
Fat22.75%
Carbs73.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.38
Glycemic Load
0.42
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
10.756956525471%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:599.32kcal
29.97%
Fat:15.41g
23.71%
Saturated Fat:10g
62.48%
Carbohydrates:111.97g
37.32%
Net Carbohydrates:109.51g
39.82%
Sugar:82.38g
91.54%
Cholesterol:29.2mg
9.73%
Sodium:663mg
28.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.81g
11.62%
Vitamin C:25.88mg
31.37%
Phosphorus:263.24mg
26.32%
Vitamin A:1181.04IU
23.62%
Calcium:203.07mg
20.31%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.92%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.38%
Folate:53.76µg
13.44%
Vitamin B3:2.01mg
10.03%
Iron:1.78mg
9.89%
Fiber:2.45g
9.81%
Selenium:5.82µg
8.31%
Copper:0.16mg
7.89%
Potassium:264.38mg
7.55%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.44%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.2%
Magnesium:27.87mg
6.97%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.43%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.81%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.97%
Vitamin K:3.87µg
3.69%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.06%
Source:Allrecipes