Its a big hit at every gathering.

This tender yellow cake is studded with mandarin oranges and topped with a pineapple whipped cream cream frosting.

Why is it called pig pickin cake, you ask?

Angled view of a baking dish of pineapple and mandarin orange cake with a slice being removed with a spatula

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Whatever you call it, the tropical notes and lovely presentation make for an ideal warm-weather dessert.

Pat the drained mandarin oranges dry with paper towels and set aside.

Using an offset spatula, spread half of the batter in the prepared baking pan in an even layer.

Angled view of a slice of pineapple and mandarin orange cake on a dessert plate with a fork

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Bake until a wooden pick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 45 minutes.

Squeeze the crushed pineapple dry with paper towels.

Overhead view of a baking sheet of mandarin orange slices on a paper towel for drying for Pig Pickin' Cake recipe

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With the mixer on low, gradually add the heavy cream until combined and smooth, about 90 seconds.

Add the powdered sugar and beat on medium-high until stiff peaks form, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the crushed pineapple and stir gently until evenly combined.

Overhead view of a glass baking dish of mandarin orange slices on top of cake batter for Pig Pickin' Cake recipe

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Spread the whipped cream frosting evenly over the cooled cake.

Garnish with drained mandarin oranges; slice and serve.

Leftover cake can be kept in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap, for up to 5 days.

Overhead view of a glass baking dish with the baked cake layer before adding frosting for Pig Pickin' Cake recipe

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Overhead view of squeezed pineapple drying on a paper towel for Pig Pickin' Cake recipe

Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel

Overhead view of a glass mixing bowl with the ingredients of the frosting being mixed with a spatula for Pig Pickin' Cake recipe

Simply Recipes / Photo by Morgan Hunt Glaze / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Priscilla Montiel