Absolutely! A Pig Pickin’ Cake is a classic Southern dessert—light, fluffy, full of fruit, and perfect for summer gatherings. It’s usually made with yellow or white cake, fresh peaches, whipped topping, and sometimes coconut or nuts. Here’s a tried-and-true recipe:
Pig Pickin’ Cake
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (or white cake mix)
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
For the filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 3–4 fresh peaches, peeled and diced (or canned peaches, drained)
For the topping:
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions:
- Bake the cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions.
- Pour into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely.
- Prepare the filling:
- In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the whipped topping.
- Gently fold in the diced peaches.
- Assemble the cake:
- Once the cake is cooled, cut it horizontally in half to make two layers (optional, but gives more filling).
- Spread the peach cream cheese mixture evenly over the bottom layer.
- Place the top layer of cake back on.
- Frost the top with the remaining whipped topping.
- Sprinkle with nuts and/or coconut if desired.
- Chill and serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving so it sets nicely.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
💡 Tips:
- For extra flavor, macerate the peaches with a little sugar and lemon juice before adding to the filling.
- You can also substitute fresh peaches with fresh strawberries, pineapple, or a mix of fruits for variation.
- Make it a day ahead—the flavors really develop after chilling overnight.
If you want, I can also give you a shortcut “dump cake” version that’s just as tasty but even faster for parties. Do you want me to do that?
