Mandarin Cake

Indulge in the vibrant, citrusy delight of Mandarin Cake—a moist and flavorful dessert that highlights the natural sweetness of mandarin oranges. Made with simple pantry staples and the juice from canned mandarins, this easy-to-make treat is infused with a burst of bright, tangy flavors. The magic doesn’t stop there—this cake is topped with a luscious glaze made from powdered sugar, mandarin juice, and orange zest for a perfectly sweet and zesty finish. With a quick prep time and a moist, fluffy texture, this mandarin cake is ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting guests or simply craving a fruity dessert. Let the zesty aroma fill your kitchen and serve it up as a slice of sunny joy! Perfect keywords: mandarin cake recipe, citrus dessert, easy orange glaze, moist cake with mandarins.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 3 large Eggs
• 15 ounces Mandarin oranges (canned, with juice)
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Powdered sugar (for glaze)
• 3 tablespoons Mandarin orange juice (from canned oranges)
• 1 tablespoon Zest of a mandarin orange

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Add the mandarin oranges (including their juice), melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

Step 4

Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7

While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of mandarin orange juice, and mandarin orange zest until smooth.

Step 8

Once the cake is baked, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.

Step 9

Drizzle the glaze over the slightly warm cake so that it absorbs the flavor, or wait until completely cool for a thicker topping.

Step 10

Slice into squares or rectangles and serve. Enjoy your zesty Mandarin Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1423.6 grams (1423.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3823

Total Fat 113.00g	145%
Saturated Fat 65.80g	329%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 816mg	272%
Sodium 2338mg	102%
Total Carbohydrate 671.30g	244%
Dietary Fiber 10.50g	38%
Total Sugars 472.40g
Protein 46.70g	93%

Vitamin D 123IU	615%
Calcium 212mg	16%
Iron 15mg	83%
Potassium 924mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.2%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 69.0%