Almost Heaven Cake
Ready in 45 minutes, for 15 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- cake mix
1) Prepare the cake mix as directed on the package
INGREDIENTS:
- mandarin oranges
2) Add in one drained can of mandarin oranges as you mix the cake
INGREDIENTS:
- orange
3) The oranges will be blended into small pieces
EQUIPMENT:
- oven
- cake form
4) Bake in a 9x13 inch prepared oblong cake pan
5) After baking, while the cake is still warm, poke holes in the cake over the entire surface using a fork
INGREDIENTS:
- crushed pineapple
6) Pour the undrained crushed pineapple over the hot cake
INGREDIENTS:
- pineapple
- spread
7) Spread the pineapple evenly over the surface of the cake
8) Allow the cake to cool
INGREDIENTS:
- cream cheese
- pudding mix
- milk
9) Mix cream cheese with the pudding mix and 1/2 cup warm milk
INGREDIENTS:
- milk
EQUIPMENT:
- hand mixer
10) After mixing together well, add gradually the cold milk while continuing to mix until well blended (easiest with an electric mixer)
INGREDIENTS:
- cream cheese
- milk
11) If you add the cold milk too quickly to the cream cheese, it will be lumpy
12) Place in the refrigerator for about 1 hour or more until it is more firm
INGREDIENTS:
- spread
13) Then remove and spread over top of the cake
INGREDIENTS:
- spread
14) Then spread the cool whip over the cake
INGREDIENTS:
- mandarin oranges
15) Drain the second can of mandarin oranges
16) Arrange the pieces over top of the cool whip in rows or another type of pretty design
17) Cover and refrigerate for at least another 1-2 hours before serving.
18) Store covered in the refrigerator.