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A slice of Mandarin Orange Cake with creamy frosting, garnished with a fresh mandarin orange wedge and a sprig of mint. The cake features moist layers infused with citrus flavor, a smooth cream cheese frosting, and a light, fluffy texture.

Easy Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe

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A tender two-layer Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe studded with fresh citrus segments and topped with cream cheese frosting. The bright citrus flavor shines through the moist crumb, making it perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 483
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake:
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cans 11 oz each mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 mandarin orange zested
Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup reserved mandarin juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Two 9-inch round cake pans
  • Electric mixer (stand mixer preferred, but hand mixer works too)
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Sifter or fine-mesh strainer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cooling racks

Method
 

The Cake:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch round pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt.
  3. Beat eggs until fluffy. Add sugar gradually.
  4. Add oil and vanilla to eggs.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  6. Fold in oranges and zest.
  7. Divide between pans.
  8. Bake 25-30 minutes until done.
The Frosting:
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter.
  2. Add sugar and juice alternately.
  3. Mix in vanilla.
  4. Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 145mgFiber: 1gSugar: 48g

Notes

  • All ingredients at room temperature
  • Drain oranges well
  • Cool completely before frosting
  • Store in refrigerator up to 5 days

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