Not even gold is as bright as this Million Dollar Cake! You will find this recipe priceless. It has delicious layers of smooth and refreshing frosting. This cake is a versatile dessert, can be prepared quickly and served on special occasions. Great for sharing, however, there is a huge chance that you might want to bake it just for yourself.
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What do I need to make a million-dollar cake?
It is funny but you do not need to spend much money to prepare a Million Dollar Cake.
You will need a good quality vanilla cake mix, cream cheese, confectioners sugar, canned pineapple, canned mandarin oranges, vanilla pudding mix, and frozen whipped topping.
In terms of tools, just 2 round cake pans, mixing bowls, spatulas, and anything that the cake mix requires.
HOW TO MAKE MILLION DOLLAR CAKE
Follow the recipe below, and make sure to read through the frequently asked questions and pro tips to bake the Best Homemade Million Dollar Cake.
- Step 1. Mix and bake cake mix as per package instruction for two round layers. Let layers cool, and then split each layer in half so as to have 4 layers. You can also split into fewer layers according to your liking.
- Step 2. In a large bowl, whip cream cheese until soft, then gradually mix in confectioners’ sugar (sift the sugar for better results). Stir in the pineapple (without juice) and the drained mandarin oranges, reserving about 5 mandarin orange slices to decorate the top of the cake. Mix in the dry pudding mix. Fold in the whipped topping. If the mixture seems too dry, add in a little pineapple juice.
- Step 3. Place one cake layer on a cake plate, spread with frosting. Place another layer on the first one, and top with more frosting. Repeat until all layers are used, spreading the last bit of frosting on top and sides of the cake, filling any holes. Decorate with reserved mandarin orange slices. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Baking Tips For Million Dollar Cake;
- You can make this cake square if desired
- Keep the cake overnight in the fridge if you do not want the frosting too liquid
- You can sprinkle nuts on the top of the cake
How do I make Million Dollar Cake more moist?
This Million Dollar Cake already has a very moist texture, however, if you want to improve that, there are some options.
Pouring some liquid like milk or juice over the cake layers and letting them absorb it is a good solution. Take care to not exaggerate, as too much liquid makes the cake break.
Store a million-dollar cake;
In the fridge, consuming it up to 3 days after preparation. This cake contains very delicate ingredients that need to stay cold all the time. You might want to cover it in the fridge, to prevent smells from spreading.
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Million Dollar Cake
Delicate vanilla cake and fruit pieces. It is tropical, it is citric and not too sweet. The pineapple flavors combine perfectly with the cream cheese and mandarin oranges.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 35 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 (18.25 oz) package yellow cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (reserve juice)
- 2 (8 oz) cans mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 (3.5 oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
Mix and bake cake mix as per package instruction for two round layers. Let layers cool, and then split each layer in half so as to have 4 layers. You can also split in less layers according to your liking.
In a large bowl, whip cream cheese until soft, then gradually mix in confectioners' sugar (sift the sugar for better results). Stir in the pineapple (without juice) and the drained mandarin oranges, reserving about 5 mandarin orange slices to decorate the top of the cake. Mix in the dry pudding mix. Fold in the whipped topping. If the mixture seems too dry, add in a little pineapple juice.
Place one cake layer on a cake plate, spread with frosting. Place another layer on the first one, and top with more frosting. Repeat until all layers are used, spreading the last bit of frosting on top and sides of the cake, filling any holes. Decorate with reserved mandarin orange slices. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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