Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe
Indulge in the citrusy sweetness of this Mandarin Orange Cake, a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The moist cake layers infused with fresh mandarin oranges are complemented by a luscious pineapple cream frosting. Treat yourself to a slice of sunshine with this heavenly confection!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 2-layer cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups white granulated sugar
- 8 egg yolks
- 1⅓ cups fresh mandarin oranges, crushed
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Frosting + Filling:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 16 ounces fresh pineapple, crushed
- 3.4 ounces vanilla pudding mix (1 box of instant pudding)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare mandarin oranges: Crush fresh mandarin oranges using a food processor or blender.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, crushed mandarin oranges, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the cakes spring back when touched. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before removing from pans.
- Prepare frosting: Crush fresh pineapple and set aside. In a stand mixer, whip heavy cream until stiff. Gradually add powdered sugar, crushed pineapple, and vanilla pudding mix (if using).
- Assemble: Place one cake layer on a serving dish, fill with frosting, and top with the second cake layer. Ice the cake, garnish as desired, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- You can garnish the cake with additional mandarin orange slices or toasted coconut for extra flair.
- For a lighter version, you can use whipped cream instead of the frosting with pudding mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Mandarin Orange Cake, Citrus Cake, Pineapple Cream Frosting, Dessert Recipe
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