Best 7 Tangerine Orange Cake Recipes

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If you are looking for a delightful and easy-to-make dessert, a tangerine orange cake is the perfect choice. With its vibrant orange color, citrusy aroma, and moist crumb, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is perfect for any skill level. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TANGERINE OMBRE CAKE



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A gorgeous tangerine colored cake that is sure to impress!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
1 1/4 cups fresh tangerine or orange juice
1 box (4-serving size) Jell-O™ orange-flavored gelatin
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
Orange gel food color
2 cups butter, softened
12 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup fresh tangerine or orange juice
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray four 8-inch round pans; place 8-inch round piece cooking parchment paper in bottom of each pan. Grease or spray parchment paper. In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients except food color on low speed 30 seconds, then on high speed about 2 minutes or until smooth. Spoon and spread 1 1/2 cups of the batter into 1 pan. Divide remaining batter evenly among 3 small bowls (about 1 1/2 cups each). Add different amounts of food color to each to make different shades of the same color. Stir each until color is well blended.
  • Pour 1 bowl of batter into each of 3 remaining pans. Baking 2 pans at a time, bake 22 to 26 minutes (refrigerate remaining pans until baking). Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling rack; remove parchment paper. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar with spoon or electric mixer on low speed until blended. Stir in 3/4 cup tangerine juice and the vanilla. If frosting is too thick, beat in more juice, a few drops at a time. If too thin, beat in a small amount of powdered sugar.
  • To assemble, place deepest color cake layer on cake plate. Spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Stack layers from darkest to lightest, spreading 1/2 cup frosting between layers. Thinly spread top and side of cake with 1 1/2 cups frosting to seal in crumbs. Divide remaining frosting among 4 small bowls. Add different amounts of food color to each to make different shades of the same color to match cake layers.
  • To frost, place each color in individual resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut 1/2 inch off 1 corner of each bag, and pipe each frosting on corresponding color cake layer. Pipe a dot of frosting and use back of table spoon to spread frosting horizontally around cake, with deepest color at bottom and working up to lighter colors; repeat around cake slightly overlapping dots of frosting. To frost top, use remaining frosting as desired. Store cake loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 6, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 1 g

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

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

FRESH TANGERINE CAKE



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I got this recipe out of the Paula Deen magazine, March/April 2008 issue. Made it for myself for my birthday, and everyone REALLY loved it. It is a dense, extremely moist cake. It didn't last long at all when I broke it out. For me, I would say it could stand a bit more tangerine flavor, but it was quite good. I wonder if adding orange extract to the batter would make a difference? Maybe next time. . . I also think you could substitute any other kind of citrus, equal amounts, with the same delicious results.

Provided by Battle in Seattle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 9-inch cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon tangerine zest
1 cup fresh tangerine juice
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
candied tangerine zest (to garnish) (optional)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely grated tangerine zest
3 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice
6 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake:.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray with flour. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat in oil, zest, juice and eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until combined. Add sour cream, beating until smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans, and bake for 25 minutes (it took about 40 minutes for mine, FYI), or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for (at least) 10 minutes. Remove cake from pans, and cool completely on wire racks.
  • Spread frosting in between layers and on top and sides of cake. Garnish with candied tangerine zest, and pipe remaining frosting around top and bottom of cake, if desired.
  • Note: You can purchase the candied zest at many specialty stores, or do as I did: Zest the tangerines in long pieces (one inch or more). Boil zest in one part water to one part sugar for approximately 20-30 minutes, or until you can easily bite through it. Let dry on a wire rack, then store in airtight container. Or, as I like to do--while the zest is still wet, dredge it in granulated sugar before drying.
  • For the frosting:.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in zest and juice until combined. Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar until smooth.

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.

TANGERINE CAKE WITH CITRUS GLAZE



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Tangerine juice adds zest to the batter and glaze of this festive Bundt cake. Thin skins make tangerines a breeze to squeeze by hand. For smooth, pulp-free juice (great in this glaze), strain juice through a fine-mesh sieve before using.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
2 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
2 tablespoons finely grated tangerine zest, plus 1/2 cup tangerine juice (from 6 tangerines)
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
3/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons tangerine juice (from 2 tangerines)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make cake: Butter and flour a 12-cup Bundt cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and granulated sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in tangerine zest and juice and liqueur. With mixer on low, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with two additions yogurt, and beat to combine; beat in vanilla. Transfer batter to pan, smooth top, and firmly tap pan on a flat surface to remove air bubbles.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack, 30 minutes. Invert cake onto rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and let cool completely. (With a serrated knife, trim cake to sit flat, if necessary.)
  • Make glaze: Whisk together confectioners' sugar and tangerine juice until smooth. Spoon glaze evenly over cake and let set 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g

TANGERINE ORANGE CAKE



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This is the same as an Orange Cake with Orange Topping but made with tangerine-orange juice. It's so good, I have to ask my husband to hide it so I won't pig-out on it. Can be made as a Bundt cake or muffins!

Provided by Leslie Tackett

Categories     Yellow Cake From a Mix

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
¾ cup tangerine juice
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
⅓ cup tangerine juice
⅔ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10 inch Bundt pan or line a muffin pan with paper cups.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix and instant pudding. Add the tangerine juice, oil, eggs and lemon extract, mix until well blended. Pour into the prepared pan or pans.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until the cake springs back to the touch. For cupcakes, bake for 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool completely.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the remaining tangerine juice, sugar and butter over medium heat. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54.8 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 442.6 mg, Sugar 32 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh citrus fruits: For the best flavor, use fresh tangerines and oranges. If you can't find fresh citrus fruits, you can use frozen or canned citrus segments, but the flavor will not be as good.
  • Zest the citrus fruits before juicing them: The zest of the citrus fruits contains a lot of flavor, so be sure to zest them before juicing them. You can use a microplane grater or a vegetable peeler to zest the citrus fruits.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Tangerine orange cake is a delicious and refreshing cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be made with fresh or frozen citrus fruits. With its bright citrus flavor and moist texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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