Mandarin Orange Cake (Made From Scratch)
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this Mandarin Orange Cake, a fluffy, citrus-infused dessert bursting with flavor. Perfect for any celebration or just because, this vibrant orange cake will brighten your gatherings and delight your taste buds. Its tender crumb pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or ice cream, making it an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh mandarin orange juice (about 4 mandarins)
- Zest of 2 fresh mandarins
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an angel food cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; then mix in vanilla extract and mandarin zest.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients while alternating with mandarin juice until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before transferring to a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg