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Simply Citrus Cream Cake

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Simply Citrus Cream Cake recipe
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The addition of sour cream and lemon pudding makes this delicious citrus cake amazingly rich and moist.
time
prep:
15 min
total:
1 hr 25 min
servings
total:
18 servings
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What You Need

1
pkg.  (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1
pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1-1/3
cups BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream, divided
3/4
cup water
1/4
cup oil
3
 eggs
2
Tbsp. orange zest
1/4
cup powdered sugar
1
tub  (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1
can (11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

BEAT cake mix, dry pudding mix, 1 cup sour cream, water, oil, eggs and orange zest in large bowl with mixer on low speed 1 min.; scrape bowl. Beat on medium speed 2 min. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch round pans.

BAKE 25 to 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans 10 min. Invert onto wire racks; gently remove pans. Cool cakes completely.

BEAT remaining sour cream and powdered sugar in large bowl with whisk until well blended. Stir in COOL WHIP.

STACK cake layers on plate, filling layers with half each of the COOL WHIP mixture and oranges. Frost top with remaining COOL WHIP mixture. Garnish with remaining oranges. Keep refrigerated.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Variation
Prepare using COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping and BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream.
Chocolate Cream Cake
Prepare as directed, using a chocolate cake mix and JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding. Substitute 1 cup fresh berries, such as raspberries, sliced strawberries or blueberries, for the oranges.
Size-Wise
Dessert can be a part of a balanced diet, but remember to keep tabs on portions.
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