Best 20 Mandarin Orange Cake Recipes

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If you're looking for a delightfully sweet and tangy treat, look no further than the classic mandarin orange cake. This zesty dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, a holiday, or just a regular day when you need a little pick-me-up. With its moist and fluffy texture and bright citrus flavor, mandarin orange cake is sure to please everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LUSCIOUS MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE



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It's cool, it's creamy, it's moist and it's easy to have on hand because it stores in the fridge. There's no denying the popularity of this orange-flavored cake with the creamy pineapple frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained (reserve 1/3 cup liquid)
4 eggs
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange peel, if desired
1 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or lightly spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, walnuts, orange segments, reserved 1/3 cup orange liquid, and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • To make pineapple frosting, stir together pineapple, dry pudding mix and orange peel. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread on cake. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE



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If you want to make cake but are squeezed for time, count on this recipe for a fast solution.-Charlene Wahlenmaier, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
2 eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, applesauce and oranges. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In another bowl, beat whipped topping, pineapple and pudding mix. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE



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This was a favorite cake growing up. The middle gets sunken, all good from the topping sinking into it. You may wnat to double the topping so you can pour extra over the edge pieces of the cake, they don't seem to get as much of the topping sinking in as it all flows to the middle of the cake.

Provided by Miss Erin C.

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 nine x thirteen cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cans drained mandarin oranges
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Beat the eggs, add oranges and dry ingredients, sugar, flour, baking soda and salt, beat on low speed until combined Pour into a greased and floured pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan bring the final 3 ingredients to a boil and pour over the hot cake as soon as it comes out of the oven Serve with whipped cream.

MAMA FOSS'S MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE



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Make and share this Mama Foss's Mandarin Orange Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LizzieBug

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 9x13

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients for the cake and beat well.
  • Pour into greased 9x13" pan and bake at 350 F for 45 minutes.
  • While cake is still hot, bring ingredients for the glaze to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Poke holes in the top of the cake every inch or so with a toothpick.
  • Pour glaze over the top of the warm cake.

MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE WITH FROSTING



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This recipe came from an Evergreen Bank Cookbook. This is a great light dessert. It tastes like summer or spring to me. It is a great kid pleaser as well. I bet these would make great cupcakes too.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

18 1/4 ounces white cake mix
2 large eggs
1/3 cup oil or 1/3 cup applesauce
11 ounces mandarin oranges (including juice)
12 ounces Cool Whip
8 ounces crushed pineapple (including juice)
3 ounces instant vanilla pudding
mandarin orange segments
mint leaf

Steps:

  • Mix the cake mix, eggs, oil or applesauce, and mandarin oranges together.
  • Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans.
  • Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
  • Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  • Cool completely.
  • For the frosting, mix the Cool Whip, crushed pineapple and instant vanilla pudding together.
  • Let set for 5 minutes.
  • Place a thin layer of frosting on one cake.
  • Place the second cake on top of the first.
  • Frost the top and side of both layers.
  • Frosted cake maybe decorated with whipped topping using decorative bag and tips.
  • Garnish with mandarin orange segments and mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 4713.6, Fat 227.1, SaturatedFat 95.7, Cholesterol 423, Sodium 4919.9, Carbohydrate 642, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 508.1, Protein 43.8

MANDARIN ORANGE COFFEE CAKE



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Make and share this Mandarin Orange Coffee Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jo in Arlington

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package Duncan Hines Supreme orange cake mix
1 (4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, reserve juice (add orange juice to make 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • Combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, oil, and one-cup juice.
  • Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Add Mandarin oranges in the last 30 seconds.
  • Pour in pan.
  • Bake 38 to 43 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  • Invert onto plate.
  • Dust with powdered sugar when completely cooled.

MANDARIN ORANGE & WHITE CAKE



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Make and share this Mandarin Orange & White Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lali8752

Categories     Dessert

Time 31m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 white cake mix
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 (8 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1 (6 ounce) package vanilla pudding mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Mix cake mix, eggs, oil and oranges.
  • Beat on high about 6 minutes.
  • Put in round pans, very well greased and floured.
  • Bake 15 minutes 325 degrees.
  • Let cool.
  • mix pudding with pineapple with juice, fold in a large bowl of cool whip.
  • Top cake with this.
  • NOTES: Refrigerate.

MANDARIN ORANGE PINEAPPLE CAKE (AKA PIG PICKIN CAKE)



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Make and share this Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake (Aka Pig Pickin Cake) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by licked_cupcake

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 ounces yellow cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
11 ounces mandarin oranges in juice
20 ounces crushed pineapple in juice
9 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 1/2 ounces vanilla instant pudding mix

Steps:

  • Prepare the yellow cake mix according to the directions on the box, EXCEPT substitute the can of mandarin oranges (with juice) for the water. Beat the mandarin oranges in with the other ingredients with an electric hand mixer. Bake according to directions.
  • To make the topping, stir together canned crushed pineapple (with juice), thawed whipped topping, and vanilla pudding mix. Spread over cake evenly once the cake has cooled.

INCREDIBLY COOL AND REFRESHING MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE



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This is sooooo refreshing on a hot day and is the perfect ending to a BBQ (or any) meal. Everyone who has ever tried this has raved about it. It is so yummy and light and does not last a day in our house! If you do have any left, store it in the refrigerator. (Cooling time is not added to the prep or cook times.)

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed (Cool Whip or store brand)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan (I use a pyrex baking pan so I can serve the cake right in the pan).
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil and ONE can of oranges with juice.
  • Mix by hand or with mixer until smooth (you will still see bits of oranges).
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until thin steak knife inserted in center come out clean.
  • Allow to cool completely on rack.
  • In a large bowl, mix whipped topping, the other can of mandarin oranges with juice and dry pudding mix until well combined and smooth.
  • Spread on cooled cake.

MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE I



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Start with yellow cake mix and Mandarin oranges to make this cake with a frosting made with pineapple, pudding mixture, and whipped topping.

Provided by Ellen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil and mandarin oranges with juice. Beat until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To make the topping: In a large bowl, beat together whipped topping, pineapple with juice and dry pudding mix until blended. Spread on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.1 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 287.2 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE



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I have seen this recipe out there so many times and I have to admit it is the best cake I have ever eaten. It is wonderful the next day. I always make mine the day before serving.

Provided by Betty Graves

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box duncan hines butter recipe cake mix (no pudding)
1, 11 oz. can(s) mandarin orange (juice and all)
3 eggs
3/4 c oil
1, 3oz. box small box vanilla pudding
1 large box cool whip
1 medium can crushed pineapple

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven 350 and grease two cake pans. Add all ingredients for cake and blend. Pour into pans and bake. Bake at 350 degrees according to the box directions for the cake. For icing, combine the cool whip, pineapple and pudding powder. Note: I put as much juice from pineapple to give it a good consistency. Not runney. Stir gently. After your cakes cool, ice between each later and then the whole cake. There's a lot of icing, so be generous. Cool cake in fridge before serving. If desired use decorating tool to decorate top with designs. Then sprinkle on coconut.(optional)

MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE II



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Yellow cake with mandarin oranges in the batter. Moist and memorable. Everyone will LOVE it. Fill with a nice Italian meringue buttercream or whipped cream, and layer drained mandarin oranges on top of filling. Frost cake with remaining buttercream or whipped cream.

Provided by Denise Fox

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier®
2 (15 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained
1 recipe Frosting or whipped cream (see Editor's Notes)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two 8-inch pans with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, mandarin oranges with juice, and oil. Beat well.
  • Divide batter into prepared cake pans. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly tapped. Allow to cool.
  • While the cakes are cooling, make the simple syrup. Combine 1/3 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for 1 minute. Stir to dissolve sugar. Pour about 1/4 cup orange liqueur into sugar-water mixture.
  • Set one cake layer on a serving plate. Brush generously with orange syrup. Spread cake with frosting and layer drained mandarin oranges on top of filling. Carefully set remaining cake layer on base. Brush top layer with orange syrup. Frost top and sides of cake; decorate top with remaining orange slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Carbohydrate 72.9 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 313.3 mg, Sugar 56.8 g

MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE III



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Easy and delicious scratch cake topped with coconut walnut sauce. The mandarin oranges make it very moist.

Provided by SMJAY

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center and add the egg, vanilla, mandarin oranges and 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
  • Pour batter into an 8 inch square cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, milk and butter. bring to a boil and stir in coconut and 1/2 cup walnuts. While still hot, pour over cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.3 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 323.8 mg, Sugar 46.1 g

MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE FROSTING



MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE FROSTING image

I've made this cake for years & never have any left over. Everyone loves it.

Provided by Sue McEndree

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box yellow or butter flavor cake mix
1/2 c vegetable or canola oil
1 can(s) ( 15 oz) can mandarin oranges, un drained & separated
3 eggs
1 can(s) ( 8 oz) crushed pineapple, un drained
1 box (4 0z) vanilla instant pudding
1 pkg ( 13 oz) container cool whip, thawed

Steps:

  • 1. Add the cake mix, oil, eggs and mandarin oranges with liquid to a large mixing bowl. Remove 6-8 orange segments and set aside for garnish
  • 2. Using a electric mixer blend together the cake ingredients. Pour into two greased and floured round cake pans.
  • 3. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown and the cake springs back. Remove from oven and let cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on a baking rack. Frost when cakes are completely cooled.
  • 4. FROSTING Mix pineapple, pudding & cool whip together. Spread on one cooled cake layer..top with other cake layer & frost top & sides. Place reserved orange slices on top for garnish
  • 5. This can be baked in a oblong cake pan or made into cupcakes if desired. I made mini cupcakes for snack time for bingo & none were left!

LUSCIOUS MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE



Luscious Mandarin Orange Cake image

Make and share this Luscious Mandarin Orange Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SarahBeth

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, if desired
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, undrained
4 eggs
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 (6 ounce) box vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix, mix
1/2-1 teaspoon grated orange peel, if desired
1 cup frozen whipped topping (thawed)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan, or lightly spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, walnuts, orange segments, and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • To make pineapple frosting, stir together pineapple, dry pudding mix and orange peel. Gently stir in whipped topping. Spread on cake. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

MANDARIN ORANGE COFFEE CAKE



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An friend who studied at Le Cordon Bleu in France and taught culinary arts to students at a local vocational center shared this recipe with me several years ago. It's a favorite and scores big at brunches or great at the water cooler. The best part is it's portable when so many of us are hurried in the mornings. You can walk...

Provided by Natalie Loop

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 oz can of mandarin oranges
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 c sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg, large
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c pecans or walnut pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease & flour 8" x 8" square pan.
  • 2. Separate the juice from the mandarin oranges, reserving the liquid.
  • 3. In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Whisk egg and reserved juice from oranges. Stir into the dry ingredients. Then fold in the oranges. Should resemble a barely pourable batter.
  • 4. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • 5. Combine the 1/2 c. of brown sugar and the 1/2 of nuts. Sprinkle over the top of the batter and bake in the center of the oven for 40-45 mins. Cool on rack. Serve with dollop of whipped cream if desired.

MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE



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I got this recipe from my aunt, This cake is lite and the Icing melts in your mouth.

Provided by Telisia Dodd

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 18 ounce yellow cake mix
11 oz can mandarin orange with juice
4 eggs
1/2 c vegetable oil
9 oz carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
8 oz can crushed pineapple, with juice
3.4 oz (4-servings) box instant vanilla pudding

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350'f degrees. Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
  • 2. In mixing bowl. combine cake mix, mandarin oranges, mandarin orange juice, egg and oil. Beat for 2 minutes with electric mixer. Pour into pans and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until cake test comes out clean. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, turn out of pans and finish cooling on wire racks. Icing: In a mixing bowl, combine whipped topping , pineapple, juice from can and vanilla pudding mix, frost between layers and top of cake.

NO FUSS MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE W/ VANILLA COCONUT FROSTING



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There are a number of recipes out there for this cake but, frankly, I don't care for the pineapple-vanilla pudding frosting. Coconut is much more my style! Plus, the cake is moist enough without the pudding on top.

Provided by MadCatKim

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 (16 ounce) can vanilla frosting
1/2 cup coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour a 9" x 13" pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat cake mix, eggs, oranges and juice, and oil until thoroughly mixed- orange segment will break up into batter.
  • Pour into pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
  • Cool for at least an hour.
  • Frost cake.
  • Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 47.6, Sodium 258.8, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 31.3, Protein 2.9

PINEAPPLE MANDARIN ORANGE DUMP CAKE



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I was craving a dump cake and searched my pantry to see what I had on hand. I always have pineapple and mandarin oranges. Usually, I have yellow cake mix, but I only had a pineapple one. I decided it would be a Hawaiian dump cake with all the flavors I love...pineapple, orange, and coconut. yumm I make a blackberry version too....

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 - 21 oz can crushed pineapple, juice included
2-3 11 oz cans mandarin oranges, about 1/2 of the juice included
2/3 c sugar, or more if u prefer it sweeter, or replace it with stevia or agave nectar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 dash(es) salt
1 - 18 1/2 oz box of duncan hines pineapple cake mix, dry - or yellow if making another fruit version or pineapple isn't available.
3/4 c butter, melted (to make lower fat, mix 1/2 c butter with 1/2 c pineapple or orange juice)
1 1/2 c coconut, flaked
1 c sliced almonds, raw cashews, or macadamia nuts, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with cooking spray. Combine the crushed pineapple, mandarin oranges, cornstarch, salt, and sugar in the pan. Mix well and sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over fruit. Melt butter in microwave and pour evenly over cake mix. Sprinkle with coconut and nuts if desired.
  • 2. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until light golden brown. You want it to get bubbly around the edges, so cover it with foil before it gets too brown. Let stand for 10-15 minutes and serve warm or cool with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
  • 3. Variation: Blackberry - I mix 3 bags (12 oz each) of frozen blackberries with 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (to your taste) with a dash of salt and 2 Tbl cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup cold water..then proceed as above with the cake mix, butter, coconut and nuts. Bake as above. Enjoy a delicious cobbler type dessert without all the work.
  • 4. ** If you wish to make this a low sugar dessert, use sugar free yellow cake mix and replace all sugar with Stevia in the Raw and a little Agave nectar. I personally like to use a combo of SF sweeteners for better flavor, so add a little coconut sugar or brown sugar. The addition of 1/4 cup makes the flavor better and when the cake is divided into 12-15 servings, it doesn't seem to spike my blood sugars.

MANDARIN ORANGE ANGEL FOOD CAKE



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Recipe from Semi Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee. My dad loved this cake and he is the one that always says everything is just OK no matter how great it is. This cake comes out so moist!

Provided by Lucky.Wife

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (18 ounce) box angel food cake mix
15 ounces mandarin oranges
1 tablespoon orange zest
16 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Add the juice from the oranges and the orange zest to the cake mix.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Bake in a bundt pan at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
  • Cool completly. Frost with Cool Whip and decorate with the mandarin oranges.
  • I used 3 Tbs. orange zest, but that is just a personal preference. You can also add half the caan of oranges into the batter before baking, but for some reason it always makes my cake stick to the pan. So just experiment. It is just as good with the oranges on top of the cake instead of in it.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, ensure all your ingredients and equipment are ready. This will make the baking process smoother and more efficient.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients like eggs, butter, and oranges will give your cake a better flavor and texture.
  • Cream butter and sugar thoroughly: This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a light and fluffy cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, making the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking the mandarin orange cake is 350°F (175°C). A higher temperature can cause the cake to brown too quickly on the outside while remaining undercooked on the inside.
  • Use a toothpick to check for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If it comes out with batter or crumbs attached, continue baking for a few more minutes.

Conclusion:

With its moist, fluffy texture, citrusy flavor, and refreshing orange glaze, the mandarin orange cake is a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this recipe is easy to follow and produces consistently delicious results. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds tantalized and your loved ones asking for more. Happy baking!

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