Absolutely wonderful! The only problem I had with this cake was the whipped cream frosting kept running down the sides as quickly as I could put it on. I had to immediately put it in the freezer to set it. Any suggestions for this?
Make sure you COOL the cake in refrigerator before putting the cool whip topping on it! I make this in a 9x13 pan and bake for about 40 minutes..testing with a toothpick. You can make the cake one or two days ahead and make the topping just before you need it. The covered cake pan makes for easier traveling to potlucks or work..everyone LOVES this cake. We also know it as Pineapple Dream Cake.
I have made this cake several times, its a super moist cake with that light not too sweet taste. Everytime I make it everyone comes back for second helpings. I usually just use a 9x11 pan instead of 3 8" pans and 8oz of cool whip. It's easier too!
This ia a simple recipe and it makes the BEST cake. I add 2 cans of mandarin oranges (drain only 1 can)It turns out perfectly.
I got this recipe from my ex's mother 28 years ago. but we called it cottin pickin good cake. We add chopped pecans or walnuts, (bout 1/2 cup) to the icing. It firms it up. also if you make a day ahead the fruit soaks in better. this cake is verrrrrrry moist.I have never served it to anyone that did not like it. Note: I am also from Tennessee.
Everyone loves this. I use a 9x13 pan but never change anything else about the recipe. It is light cool and fruity -- perect to end a rich meal and even better when made early the day you will serve it or even the day before.
We had a potluck at our lake place during the Labor Day weekend. I provided the desserts. Let me tell you everyone went crazy for this cake. It was so moist flavorful and refreshing. I made one using the yellow cake mix as suggested then one using an orange cake mix. Both were really good! Thanks teri!
I love this cake! I am a Southern export and people always ask me to make this recipe. To answer the question about the frosting running make sure the cake is completely cooled and keep the frosting in the fridge until ready to use.
READ THIS FROSTING PROBLEM SOLVED: I make this cake at least once month. The issue with the frosting is that you MUST drain the pineapple until most of the liquid is gone. AND keep the cool whip cold until you use it . Mix the pudding and pineapple together thoroughly first, and then fold in the whip topping. I personally use the "extra creamy" cool whip when I do this recipe, it has a little more stiffness than regular. HAPPY BAKING!
i am from the south and pig pickin cakes is something we LOVE how ever this is not your original pig pickin cake from the south the original looks WAY better!
