Now that summer is nearly here (or maybe it just feels like it in Florida!), my taste buds are craving light desserts that can be packed up and taken on a road trip, picnic or shared at a BBQ on a sunny day!  So, when I came across a recipe for a pig pickin' cake ... it seemed like a perfect choice for a Southern summer get together. And because everything is cuter in a mason jar, I decided to skip the layered version and make individual servings in wide mouth half pint mason jars  Now, I know you may be saying, "What is a pig pickin' cake?"
Simply put, a pig pickin' cake is a moist mandarin orange cake that is topped/layered with a fluffy vanilla pineapple topping. Â Traditionally, this light fruity dessert was served at a Southern pig roast - or pig pickin' - so that is most likely how this cake got its name. Â I just call it plain delicious!
pig pickin' cake in a jar
recipe found on About.com
Yield: Â 24 cupcakes/cakes in a jar
mandarin orange cake
1 box yellow cake mix
11 oz. can of mandarin oranges with juice
4 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
fluffy pineapple topping
One 8 oz. can of crushed pineapple, with juice
In mixing bowl, combine cake mix, mandarin oranges (with juice), eggs and oil. Beat for 2 minutes with electric mixer. Pour the batter into cupcake pans with foil cupcake papers. Â Bake for about 18 -20 minutes at 350* or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool.
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Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This sounds so good, and you know how much I love things in jars!
Sam Dull says
I love anything in a jar - this is cute! Looks yummy too!
Sam
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Jenny Piirto says
I had to click over just to see what this was. You do not disappoint, yum!
cooking with curls says
Looks yummy and adorable!!!
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says
Oh, this looks SO GOOD!! Yumm!! 🙂
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
Yum, Keri! Love the combination of flavors ... it sounds like such a great summer dessert! Thanks for sharing with us at Project Inspire{d}.
Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com} says
I have to admit that I came over just to see what Pig Pickin Cake was! lol Sounds good to me- although I thought maybe bacon was in there- I think the orange sounds better!
Jenn says
What a wonderful dessert idea! Can't wait to try this--thanks for sharing the recipe!
Planting Daffodils
Jen Nikolaus says
Wowzers. This looks like the yummiest dessert EVER. I am dying to try it!! YUMMM!
~Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy
TitiCrafty by Camila says
This must be Delicious!!!! Yummmmm
Hope you are having a lovely day
Hugs
Cami @ TitiCrafty by Camila
sugarswings says
they sound so good! I need to try the mandarin orange cake idea!
Angela Betlewicz says
I love jars! Adds character to your foods nicely! I would love for you to link to http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/05/assets-and-efforts-linky-party-2.html
Thanks,
Angela
Cathy says
I would love for you to share and link up at my TGIF Link Party.
http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/2013/05/tgif-link-party-3.html
Hugs, Cathy
momphotographer says
looks soooo good!
Maria says
These look incredibly delicious!!!! Both the cake and the topping sound so good!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
My California is showing a bit here, cuz I had no idea what a Pig Pickin' cake was, but this thing looks awesome! I'm pinning this and sharing it on my Facebook page this week! Thanks so much for linking it up to my party!
Vanessa Roberts says
I have never heard of this kind of cake before, and I am so intrigued to try this recipe! Thanks for linking up to our Make Bake Create party! I have featured them today on my blog!
http://therookieseamstress.com/2013/05/22/snack-ideas/
Ashleys Dandelion Wishes says
This looks so yummy! I would love it if you would come and link this up at my link party
Dandelion Wishes Wednesday. I'm also pinning this!
Diana Miller says
Thanks so much for linking up this delicious treat to The Weekly Creative last week! I'm featuring it tomorrow in my 9 Sinfully Delicious Treats round-up. I hope you stop by. 🙂 XOXO
Cocalores says
Look yummy - gotta try this recipe, now that fruit season is coming! =)
tootz says
This cake has been around since the 70's (you tell how old I am). but I thought it would have to be refrigerated? Have you made it and not kept it refrigerated for a number of hours?
Keri says
I normally frost it right before serving or keep the frosted cake/cupcakes in the fridge!