Orange Twist Cake

Orange Twist Cake

2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges
1 (18.25 ounce) box French vanilla cake mix
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In large bowl, pour 1 can mandarin oranges with juice. Drain remaining can of oranges, add to bowl. Add cake mix, eggs, and oil.  Mix well.  Pour batter into greased 13x9 inch baking pan.  Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Cool. Frost with cream cheese frosting or whipped topping.

This cake is what we are having for dessert on Easter.  It is moist and has a very light orange flavor.

Have you ever thought about quitting blogging?   I hadn't until this last week.  This is my favorite time of the year, and my busiest time of the year.  Aside from being busy, I had some really disappointing news delivered this week.  So feeling discouraged and overwhelmed, I considered quitting.

Just when I was getting serious about giving up the blog, I went to my friend Bo's blog.  On Bo's Bowl, he had made and posted my Pretzel Toffee recipe, and just like that, the little cloud of sadness that had been hanging over me every since I received the bad news, seemed to lift.

Bo's kind words were just the encouragement I needed.  Is there someone you know who needs a few kind words?  I know I was praying for something to happen to make me feel better, and I am sure if we all look around we will find people who need a little encouragement too!

A very special THANK YOU to Christine of Cristine's Pantry for giving me a Food Blog Award!  Please visit Christine's wonderful blog; she has a Coconut Fried Chicken recipe that I can't wait to try!

Visit my friends blogs!

You will love Bo and his blog,  Bo's Bowl.  Not only does he host great giveaways,  his recipes are incredible!  One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully follow it.

Also visit my friend Pam's blog, Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner,  for more great recipes!  Once you read her blog, she will be your friend too!

Stop by and visit Ashley, at What Does A Songbird Sing.  She posts recipes and exercise tips on her blog, and who couldn't use a little more of both!