[Southern Belle 2067]

Mandarin Orange Cake

1 pkg. (18-1.4 oz.) white cake mix
2 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 can (11-oz.) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 carton (8-oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (8-o.) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 pkg. (3.4-oz.) instant vanilla pudding mix

Preheat the oven to 325*F. Grease and flour two 9" pans.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oranges. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two round pans.

Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

In another mixing bowl, beat whipped topping, pineapple and pudding. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of cake. Garnish with mandarin orange slices. Store in the refrigerator.

Yield 12 servings