Ingredients

  • 18 14 ounces white cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1 13 cups orange juice
  • 13 cup vegetable oil
  • 14 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 3 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 12 cup orange juice
  • 4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed

Method

  • CAKE:.
  • In a large mixer bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, orange zest and juice and oil.
  • Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Spread batter in prepared pans, dividing evenly.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a tester comes out clean inserted in center.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan on wire rack.
  • Remove from cake pan and cool completely.
  • With a long sharp knife, cut cakes horizontally in half to make 4 layers.
  • FROSTING:.
  • In a bowl, combine cranberry sauce, pudding mix, orange zest and juice.Mix well.
  • Let stand 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Fold in Cool Whip -- gently but thoroughly.
  • ASSEMBLY:.
  • Place 1 cake layer, cut side up on a serving plate.
  • Spread with 3/4 cup of the frosting.
  • Repeat with remaining cake layers and frosting.
  • ending with a cake layer, cut side down.
  • Chill until serving.Store leftover cake in the refrigerator.