CAKE:

1 box yellow cake mix
1/4 cup applesauce
4 eggs
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, mix all of the cake ingredients until moist. Beat by hand for 2 minutes. Coat a 13x9-inch pan with non-stick spray (Pam). Pour the batter into the pan.

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

FROSTING:

1 (8 oz.) tub Cool Whip
1 (3 oz.) pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1 (15 oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice

In a large bowl, mix together all of the frosting ingredients until well blended. Spread over cooled cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Note: To make a multi-layer cake, bake in two 9-inch pans for 25 minutes, or until they test done. Place the cooled layers on platter and spread frosting on bottom layer, then place top layer on top and frost top and sides.

Submitted by: Connie Ingraham