Pea Pickin' Cake 🍰 Southern Dessert Recipe for Pig Picking Cake!

[@WesShoemaker]

PEA PICKING CAKE 🍰 The Best Southern Cake Recipe! ***THIS RECIPE IS NOT LOW CARB OR KETO!*** This delicious orange and pineapple cake recipe comes from an old church cookbook my grandmother gave me. This is her recipe for PEA PICKIN' CAKE (sometimes called Pig Picking Cake.) This old southern cake is moist, fluffy and light, and lives in the refrigerator - ready to be enjoyed on a warm spring day. I've included my "updated" recipe below that adjusts the ingredient amounts to more modern product package sizes. Enjoy! #PeaPickingCake #CakeRecipe #WesShoemaker --------------- PEA PICKIN' CAKE RECIPE (Recipe adapted from Deana Muns "A Book Of Favorite Recipes" Compiled by The Reaching Out Group, Sardis United Methodist Church, Sardis Georgia) Cake: 1 box yellow cake mix 1 15oz can mandarin oranges (including juice) 4 large eggs 1/2 cup cooking oil Put all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix well with a hand mixer to break up the mandarin oranges into smaller pieces. Pour into a buttered 9x13" baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes at 350ºFm or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Frosting/Filling: 1 15oz can crushed pineapple (including juice) 1 3.4oz box instant vanilla pudding 12oz frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip) Combine pineapple with juice, pudding mix, and thawed whipped topping and mix well with a whisk. Spread evenly on top of completely cooled cake. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator and serve chilled. (Recipe may also be baked in four 9" cake pans and assembled with frosting between layers. Shredded coconut and/or chopped walnuts or macadamia nuts are optional.) -------------- GET MY BESTSELLING KETO COOKBOOK My new book "Ketogenic Diet On A Budget" is available now! Click below to order now! amzn.to/3plffqB -------------- PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO OXO Good Grips Brownie Spatula: amzn.to/3EWmP25 American Bakeware Classics 9x13" Pan: amzn.to/3kJuYjg ProTeak Cutting Board: amzn.to/2Qb2dLX My Amazon Shop: www.amazon.com/shop/highfalutinlowcarb (We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.) --------------- Visit my main channel, Highfalutin' Low Carb! kzbin.info -------------- MY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Website: www.highfalutinlowcarb.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/highfalutinlowcarb Facebook: facebook.com/highfalutinlowcarb Twitter: twitter.com/hf_lowcarb Instagram: instagram.com/highfalutinlowcarb Shirts & Aprons: shop.spreadshirt.com/lowcarb Amazon Shop: www.amazon.com/shop/highfalutinlowcarb Email Inquiries: wes (at) highfalutinlowcarb (dot) com Music by: KZbin Audio Library. -------------- THE KITCHEN STUDIO GEAR Front Camera (Canon 70D): amzn.to/3dQed0a Front Camera Lens (Canon 24mm Prime): amzn.to/3qYXLhR Overhead Camera (Canon G7Xiii): amzn.to/2NHLWy3 Switti RGB LED Lights: amzn.to/3dV71zX Neewer LED Ring Light: amzn.to/3kxZwQz Comica Wireless Lavalier Mics: amzn.to/3ku9uCG Neewer Heavy Duty C-Stand: amzn.to/3uxBlGx

[@terikim4824]

Wes, I love watching your videos! I would watch if you deep fried a phone book ❤😂

[@WesShoemaker]

That is probably one recipe I won’t try! 🙂🧡

[@MasterofVoice]

"...with a little bit of the air conditioner coming through the screen door." Takes me back, Wes! I miss 1982!! LOL. Great video! Love you. 💜

[@WesShoemaker]

Love YOU, brother! Can’t wait to sit on ANY porch with you again very soon! 🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@Denise23451]

Love watching you both! You guys Louth a big smile on my face 😃 Hey Andy, I’m going to suggest Beatriz Adrian. When ever you get a chance 😊

[@susieinthesouth1931]

Oh how I love a church cookbook!

[@WesShoemaker]

Me too! Thanks for watching and commenting, Susie! 🧡💛

[@Nopenope9070]

I love this! The storytelling with old recipes will always have a place in my heart.

[@paulineowens4937]

I love this new channel Wes! I live a low carb lifestyle but also have a passion for older church or group cookbooks and the delicious recipes that are within. My coworkers and neighbors benefit also!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks so much Pauline! Help me spread the word about the new channel! :-)

[@GerasimosMakaras]

Well, bless your little pea picking heart!

[@debbiearchibald]

I totally understand, I have been keto for over 6 yrs. I still do a lot of baking for my family, I am the only one keto. It would be a slippery slope for me, I am like an alcoholic with sugar. I'm 67 yrs, and I don't think I will ever change. I think my family will enjoy this cake!

[@terrilowry44]

Can't resist a church cookbook! I'm a fan of your low carb channel, and now I'm a fan of this one. Glad you are taking the freedom to do these videos too. Have fun!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks so much, Terri!

[@sherriboover1540]

It makes me feel so good to hear you speak about "pea pickin" and other country, nostalgic information. I live in New Orleans but from North Louisiana and so miss this part of my family and this part of life. And, I LOVE CHURCH COOKBOOKS! I have some great ones. Let me recommend the Cane River Cuisine and the cotton country collection. I will look for some for you. Thank you for make me feel "home" again!

[@kimberlytyler-webb9390]

I am so thrilled you are doing this!! Being a Southern albeit Floridian girl and learning most of what I know from my grandmas (My Grandpa was a Methodist minister so I have several of those church cookbooks)...I can't wait to see what you choose next. I would also love to hear your strategy for balancing the low carb with the occasional treat. Please keep up all the wonderful content on both channels!!

[@BeckyA59]

Oh my gosh old community cookbooks! I have one that was my grandma's, with notes written in and all, I treasure it!

[@WesShoemaker]

They are treasures, for sure! 🧡🧡

[@hoppas77]

Please keep doing these.. I love hearing the stories and history. Please keep it up :) Congrats on the book too!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you so much, Hoppas! I’ll keep making these as long as folks keep watching them! 🧡

[@22qcat]

I just love those old family recipes & recipe books! You’re hilarious-$17,000 worth of eggs…😂 A great cake for me to make my non-keto friends! You rock! ❤️

[@WesShoemaker]

Haha! Thanks, 22qcat! 🧡💛

[@HKKetoRecipes]

Love everything you make buddy!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks, Sahil! I always appreciate your support! 🤘🏻

[@barbb]

Love these "new to us" recipe. One has to continue to live! Thank you

[@WesShoemaker]

I agree! Thanks, Barb! :-)

[@debrageorge8399]

"Shrinkage," my foot! LOL!!!! I love that innocent look that your Grandma wouldn't have fallen for, either.

[@tashaisbell8972]

Please continue making more of these. Love it!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks, Tasha!

[@cherieb5451]

Yum! Keep these nostalgic recipes coming ! Love the trip down memory lane with you. 🙏

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks, Cherie! Good memories always seems to be associated with good food! :-)

[@stephaniec5064]

From a historian's perspective, there is so much history that can be found in recipes. I'm so glad that you decided to do this.

[@debgreen8864]

Wes, love my 80's church cookbooks. You are looking so healthy and handsome!

[@doreen9293]

YES! I couldn't remember the name of the cake 🍰. Sooo Happy, Thank You😊

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks, Doreen! 🧡💛

[@valeriebigley8759]

My friend makes this cake. It's so good. Thank you for acknowledging the new product sizes.

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks, Valerie! Unfortunately, so many old recipes just say “one package of XKY” because there was only one size back then!

[@gwyndyr32]

Also being from the south this makes me happy.

[@WesShoemaker]

Yay! Thanks, Gwynne! 🧡💛

[@Foulmouthedcrafts]

We've missed you Wes! Great video.

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks, Gabrielle. More to come!

[@Carol32547]

I have a bunch of books like that from churches and hospital auxiliaries ...like you said...the coolest recipies

[@melaniejohnston4601]

I've been watching you for 4 years since I started keto.. this Chanel is great and keep making these videos! No triggering here. Just love your content! 🙂

[@WesShoemaker]

Awesome! Thank you, Melanie! 🧡💛

[@bethmahoney2233]

One of my favorites! Mom used to make me this cake for my birthday. We called it mandarin orange cake.

[@kathystrickland755]

Fav cake of all time. Thanks for the memo

[@WesShoemaker]

It's so good! 🧡

[@mascha9266]

Shrinkage?, that's what you call it. Great video, Wes! I, too, am a lover of those church cookbooks.

[@blissbelle2167]

I’m 100% keto but my husband is not. I love making him delicious desserts and just watching him enjoy it. Thank you

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you! I’m the same way! I love sharing any food, and love the stories behind old recipes. Thanks for coming over to watch!

[@rhondahunt9888]

Love this new show! Am a follower of your low carb show but the historical aspect of recipes caught my attention. My grandchildren would love this cake!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks for coming over to check things out. Many more videos to come! 🧡💛

[@katel9378]

Ooh, that looks, and sounds, wonderful! A must try!

[@WesShoemaker]

It’s so simple and so good. 🙃

[@gwyndyr32]

Beautiful cake. I am also keto but have no issues watching non-keto channels. Keep em coming Wes!

[@WesShoemaker]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pmarie5723]

Please keep doing these videos! I love these old recipes and have several of the old "church" cookbooks like the one your grandmother's recipe is in. I love your keto channel but I think I will love this one even more if that is possible!!

[@WesShoemaker]

Aww! Thank you so much, P Marie! Hopefully you are seeing the notification that I posted a new video here yesterday. 🧡💛

[@analuizanb]

Very happy you're doing this. I became a fan not because of low carb (I eat a normal diet) but rather because i really liked the down-to-earth humor and storytelling that were present especially in your early videos. Some of my favorites are "Swiss Enchiladas" and "Lemon bars", for that reason! Your recent one about tiramisu feels like you're back to your old ways 😄

[@1stcenturybeliever777]

Looking great, Wes!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@maryjennings1704]

Wonderful! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@charlotteestess268]

My granny Alene from Cottondale, Florida always made pea pickin cake for every get together. Was my favorite of all her cakes. Everyone else's favorite was her red velvet.

[@charlotteestess268]

My granny always made cream 40 peas too that she grew

[@helenvannest7397]

I follow your Keto channel and stumbled on this video in a shuffle. Love ❤ it- 🎉🎉🎉

[@WesShoemaker]

Awesome! Thank you! 🧡💛

[@rosalindolson8688]

Ooh I'm going to try this! I recently moved to Texas from California and I'm enjoying all the southern desserts... Peach cobbler, banana pudding, etc. We have family coming from California and this is definitely one I'm going to try. I would only try it with a large amount of other family around so I'm not tempted to eat the whole thing myself! By the way, regarding your low carb viewers being triggered by this, I think it's incredibly unrealistic to think that us keto folks will never eat another bite of sugar again. Even Steve at serious keto admitted the other day that he had some churros at a Christmas party. We are all subject to fail from time to time. But the point is you get back up on the bandwagon the next day and get your diet in check and go about your business as if it never happened. No one needs to fret over it! Now, can you please turn this into a low carb so we can eat it more regularly??!?! 😆😆

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you so much, Rosalind! Love Steve over at Serious Keto. Thanks again for the kind words of support! 🧡💛

[@lizaw.7313]

You look wonderful Wes!

[@WesShoemaker]

Oh thank you!

[@nancyjackson2279]

Always interested in new old ideas. Should be fun!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks, Nancy!

[@rendicott1395]

I'm so glad u are branching out and doing recipes from old cookbooks! I love your low carb channel but these type recipes just take me back and I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Please keep this going!

[@WesShoemaker]

Yay! Thank you! Truly appreciate the support. Stay tuned! 🧡💛

[@joycep1848]

Oh yes, made this exact cake in the '80's. It is delicious and refreshing.

[@angelagaare5442]

I have a pan that shrinks the cake like that too. Only happens on the really good recipes. I am going dig out some of my old cookbooks. Thanks for the fun.

[@jwiki1]

Oh my gosh!! I remember having this cake at my Great Aunt’s house in Tennessee 30+ years ago! Now I know how to make it. Thank you!! 🙏🏼 ❤

[@satinswan1979]

I've only heard this one as Pig Cake, and understandably so - it's so good you pig out on it! Love this dessert!

[@unknownname7305]

So much fun expanding your ideas for old time recipes! Loved this, Wes!! 👍🏻😁

[@WesShoemaker]

Awesome! Thanks so much! Stay tuned for more. :-)

[@aliciabratton3832]

I love this, Wes! When you described it like sitting on the back porch with the a/c coming thru the screen door, I teared up. Some of my best memories with a cake just like this and a setting just like that! Possible with purple fingers from shelling peas!! I have a TON of old church and ladies auxiliary cookbooks im about to look thru!

[@lisarenshaw1554]

Please create a low carb version. But, I totally LOVE vintage recipes!!!

[@pa2casa]

Easy and delicious cake.

[@TheLuminousstarlight]

Wes, I freaking love this! I love old cookbooks too! When my grandma died I got all of her cookbooks. I just love reading them 🤣 I agree so much weird stuff. I can't wait to see more of these episodes! ❤️ You look so good too BTW! Great work ☺️

[@TheLuminousstarlight]

Omg 🤣 I commented too early before the video was done, the pan shrinking comment 🤣🤣. Lol you crack me up.

[@peterjackson9]

Absolutely love the idea behind this...more of the same please.

[@WesShoemaker]

Glad you like it, Peter. Much more to come, so stay tuned! 🙂🙂

[@sandispady9058]

Excellent! Glad you showed mixing the orange with a mixer. I do think that would work better than leaving them whole.

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks for watching and commenting! 🧡💛

[@Becky_One]

Oh hunny!!!!!!! Looks amazing! I’m on low carb but I like cooking for people that like good food! See you over there! Love from Indianapolis Indiana ❤

[@susanseever1492]

I use to make this cake back in the 80’s

[@CraftyBee22]

Best wishes for success on this channel. I subscribed, I'm always looking for recipes from back home (Louisiana) that I can share on holidays with the kids/grandkids who don't need a low carb dessert.

[@WesShoemaker]

Yay! Thanks, Kathy! 🧡💛

[@Midimoho]

You’re amazing! I love watching you & love your “new” thang!❤

[@BFSCDER]

I've never heard of this cause I'm from Germany but this looks soooo good Wes! I'm gonna try it.

[@higgybee6509]

I also collect old cookbooks. My oldest is from the 1800's, brittle pages and falling apart but filled with recipes and cures and I have many community cook books. I have a recipe for the same cake but with coconut sprinkled on the top and it is called Tropical Delight. I have been eating Keto since September and haven't tried to make any low carb desserts yet but I have others in my house who would love me to make this cake. Thanks

[@carolann1126]

Awesome remaking out old recipes! ❤️❤️❤️

[@mishis-la_cucina-Kitchen]

wow, mouthwatering , thanks for sharing my dear new friend,

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks so much, Mishi! 🧡💛

[@marcellacruser951]

So much fun! My Grandmother served a variation on this cake as a "poke cake" that had coconut pudding layer smoothed into the pokes, underneath the Cool Whip/pineapple layer, garnished with extra segments of mandarin and coconut curls. She'd host an annual summer luau dinner, and this was always dessert.

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks Marcella! I think I would have loved an invitation from your grandmother for that luau! 🧡😎

[@socialp5949]

Love how you are resurrecting sweet memories through old recipes and stories. I've not abandoned digital storage but I have started converting favorites to handwritten recipe index cards that I keep in a copper recipe box. It's just satisfying. Keep doing what satisfies you too, please! P.S. The pan shrinkage mystery baffles me, too and it doesn't seem to be type or brand specific.

[@heybonbon8525]

This is the exact recipe I use! It is soooo delicious and definitely a crowd pleaser. I find that if I bake it in a half-sheet pan it bakes more evenly and feeds more people. I got the recipe from a lady at church. I always knew it as Pig Pickin Cake. If you've never tried it you are missing out! Make it and you won't be disappointed! Tastes best cold 😊

[@nannascuddles2023]

It's so great seeing you doing this. I think your Hubby might have liked the cake😊

[@Jamie-bu9cq]

I don't eat keto anymore, so I love this! Thanks for sharing!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks, Jamie!

[@cgw5364]

I love old cookbooks and would love to see more videos like this.

[@thankfulheart4606]

We love you, Wes!

[@AwayToMeBus]

I love this! I'm thrilled to have more of you to watch, low carb or not!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you, Jennifer! 🧡💛

[@zulypadilla5670]

We called this recipe sunshine cake 🌞 🎂

[@donnamiller3013]

Oh my I am from Sardis, Mississippi. So cool to hear you say Sardis. Very nice

[@heathersteele5560]

Shrinkage of the pan...LMAO. Love You! Also, no worries Wes, we love you with or without carbs & sugar.

[@jmbear628]

happy to see you cooking. would like to see a fruitcake made.

[@__lynzee41141]

Love this content!! You look amazing too 😊

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you, Lynzee!! 🧡💛

[@leaannebrummett9159]

I've been following you for years on the other channel. I still cook for my family who are not low carb. Thanks for branching out to the "normal" recipes. I'm sure my family is going to love this cake.

[@pjbburk.4208]

Go for it Wes. Variety is good. You know that you are sticking to keto. We will all enjoy the trip down the nostalgia roads

[@pamcolding5925]

Oh yeah! Also low carb but gotta have those old church cookbook recipes once in a while. Im from NC (currently in Fl) and we too had this treat in the summer, it was pig picking cake in my neck of the woods and it was a favorite at cook outs and pig pickings.

[@Moogiereads]

This looks so amazing. Thanks for sharing!

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks, Karen! My pleasure!

[@JanaMaez]

This is amazing! 🎉 This brought back so many memories for me. Thank you, Wes. ❤

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you, Jana! Glad you enjoyed it! 🧡💛

[@dianebondhus9355]

Cute name for a cake, looks yummy! 😋 I found this in my feed, I'll be following you both places.

[@WesShoemaker]

Nice! Thanks so much, Diane. Welcome aboard and make yourself at home!

[@remingtonstealmyheart]

It's awesome you are bringing back some old recipes. They hold a lot of memories for me too. I wish we could find a low-carb option for this cake. You are hilarious; I loved the $17,000 worth of eggs, the cake shrinkage, the lighting, and the problem with the pan. Good job!

[@GypsyTheGoatOnTube]

I knew it as piggy cake. My favorite cake. Moist, delicious and easy to eat because not overly sweet

[@truthseeker8328]

I have several of those "church" cookbooks, although one of them was an employee recipe book put together by a group at work I belonged to. There are some treasured recipes in there. Like you I also love old cookbooks, all kinds of cookbooks really. I read cookbooks like a novel :)

[@melodymorris5384]

Easter surprise cake. We make it every Easter and it has three layers instead of four. I do like it better like that because you get more of the icing and it seems more like a torte.

[@Java-Junky]

Reality is many of us are having to cook regular food on the daily anyways!! So I for one actually appreciate this, as will my husband and kids lol

[@nekonoai]

If you ever figure out how to low-carb this one... whoo doggies! :D I love old recipes and old cookbooks (I have a collection myself)... and I've adapted some recipes for the lifestyle. You just hafta do a bit of thinkin'. :)

[@tartsonawire]

No need to apologize. Anyone who says they never ever go off diet is lying. I save full carb/ sugar deserts for family get togethers and such so I can have a little but not have leftovers around. Those church cookbooks are the best ❤

[@WesShoemaker]

Thanks for commenting. I appreciate the support. 🧡💛

[@stormwatch7245]

Oh my word tysm....looks amazing 👏 😍

[@aaronbailey23]

That was one of my favorite Family Guy scenes ever! 🤣 And I for one, enjoy this new venture you’re pursuing.

[@TXhomemaker]

I used to make this cake all the time (before my keto days)! It is so moist and scrumptious. Always a hit. My recipe called it a Pig Cake for some reason...I like your name better. :)

[@patwo4259]

That looks delicious

[@daxxydog5777]

Hey, I do low carb 90% of the time. And then there are holidays! This is holiday food for me, can’t wait to try it. 😊 my other favorite “easy” cake is a box of angel food cake mix and a large can of crushed pineapple (“crushed” not chunks, important!). And that’s it. Bake in a Bundt pan, top with cool whip if you want. The batter foams up dramatically, so don’t completely fill the pan or you’ll end up with a mess. Bake on a cookie sheet, just in case.

[@GerasimosMakaras]

Ok. One more comment: I started to tear up. I don't have any grandparents left. When you said it tasted like 1982, sitting on the porch, with a little air conditioning coming through the screen door, while eating that cake, I got emotional. I'm not from the south, I had never heard of pea picking cake before, nothing in your description reminded me of my childhood, other than the fact that certain foods bring back certain memories, and make us miss those that only live in our hearts at present. 🤗

[@home.and.heart.]

Loving the new channel and looking forward to the recipes. (Even if I shouldn't eat it I want to watch it...) Besides more of you is never wrong! Wishing you much success!!!🙂

[@WesShoemaker]

Thank you so much, Judy! 🧡💛

[@kathysherman4958]

I’m so happy I found this channel. I’m always looking for you. By the way you look great!

[@WesShoemaker]

Yay! Thank you, Kathy! 🧡💛

[@missmendyful]

We call this delicious cake ‘sunshine cake’ ☀️ My recipe calls for 2 tsp orange extract added to the cake ingredients.

[@WesShoemaker]

YUM! Thanks for sharing!!

[@CourtneyinSF]

Love this new channel! I’m low carb but I still love watching normal cooking videos and having high carb treats once in a while. I am human after all! And I’ve lost 40 lbs and maintaining this way.

[@heidimerz8207]

Hi Wes! If nothing else, the recipe looks so sickly sweet, it’s making my teeth hurt. It reminds me that people eat like that regularly, I’m glad to be out of that club. It’s a good reminder.😊