Name: Million Dollar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained -; 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size) -; 1-1/4 cups cold 2% milk -; 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix -; 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained -; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened -; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 2 cups whipped topping -

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Ingredients for - Million Dollar Cake

1. 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained -

2. 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size) -

3. 1-1/4 cups cold 2% milk -

4. 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix -

5. 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained -

6. 8 ounces cream cheese, softened -

7. 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar -

8. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

9. 2 cups whipped topping -

How to cook deliciously - Million Dollar Cake

1. Stage

Drain mandarin oranges and reserve liquid. Add reserved liquid to a liquid measuring cup (there should be about 1/2 cup) and fill with water to measure 1 cup. Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using the juice and water mixture in place of the water called for on the package. Bake in two greased 9-in. round baking pans according to package directions. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Spread 1 cup between cake layers.

3. Stage

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in 1 cup whipped topping. Fold in remaining topping. Spread on top and side of cake. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Decorate with mandarin oranges prior to serving.