Ingredients
1boxwhite cake mix
oil, water and eggs,as called for on cake mix box
Cooking spray
3ozorange jello
1cupboiling water
½cupcold water
3⅕ozInstant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1cupmilk
8ozwhipped topping,thawed
11ozmandarin oranges,drained
fresh mint sprigs,optional garnish
Preparation
Preheat the oven according to the cake package directions.
Coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.
Prepare cake according to package and bake for the time directed.
Let the cake cool for 15 minutes, then use a fork to poke holes all over the cake.
Place the boiling water in a medium bowl and add the jello; whisk until the jello has completely dissolved. Stir in the cold water.
Pour the jello over the top of the cake. Cover and chill for at least three hours or up to 2 days.
Place the milk in a large bowl; add the pudding mix and stir until smooth and thickened. Fold in the whipped topping.
Frost the cake with the whipped topping mixture. Decorate the cake with the mandarin oranges. Cut into squares and serve, garnished with mint sprigs if desired.
