MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Million Dollar Cake Categories: Cakes, Desserts, Fruits, Citrus, Cheese Yield: 16 servings 11 oz Can mandarin oranges; liquid - reserved 15 1/2 oz Box yellow cake mix 1 1/4 c Cold milk 3 3/8 oz Box instant vanilla pudding - mix 20 oz Can crushed pineapple; well - drained 2 c Whipped topping 8 oz Cream cheese; softened 1/2 c Confectioners' sugar 1 ts Vanilla extract Drain mandarin oranges and reserve liquid. Add reserved liquid to a liquid measuring cup (there should be about 1/2 cup) and fill with water to measure 1 cup. Prepare cake mix according to package directions, using the juice and water mixture in place of the water called for on the package. Bake in two greased 9" round baking pans according to package directions. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Spread 1 cup between cake layers. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in 1 cup whipped topping. Fold in remaining topping. Spread on top and sides of cake. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Decorate with mandarin oranges prior to serving. Recipe by Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM