Mandarin Orange Cake
A light and refreshing cake bursting with the sweet flavor of mandarin oranges, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Combine the cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil in a large bowl. Add the drained mandarin oranges, and mix until well blended.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled cake and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Let come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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