I was looking for a cake recipe (well, it sort of a recipe, it uses a mix) and found this one on Allrecipes.com. It had great reviews, and several suggested adding 1/4 cup of Grand Marnier and some orange zest. I'd like to make a layer cake, and wondered if this would work in layers if I added the liqueur. Has anyone made a similar cake and would you recommend it? I'd like to make something with orange and pineapple, and maybe some shredded coconut on the outside. Thanks for any advice.

Quick Sunshine CakeSUBMITTED BY: Darlene

"This recipe was given to me by a friend with whom I exchange recipes. It is so moist and good. Being a nurse, I am always looking for quick easy recipes."

Original recipe yield:

1 - 9 x 13 inch cake

PHOTO BY: HEHIR US METRIC

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INGREDIENTS

1 (18.25 ounce) package moist yellow cake mix

4 eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, juice reserved

1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

DIRECTIONS

Beat the eggs, and add them to the boxed cake mix. Add the oil and the mandarine oranges to the batter; remember to add the juice as well as the fruit. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.

Bake the cake for 40 minutes in a preheated oven at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cool on wire rack.

While cake is baking, prepare the frosting by mixing together the whipped dessert topping, the package of instant pudding, and the crushed pineapple with its juices. Set frosting in refrigerator to set. Frost when cake has thoroughly cooled.