Description
Sweet Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake brings tropical sunshine to dessert tables with its luscious layers of citrusy delight. Moist crumb and tangy glaze invite dessert enthusiasts to savor a delectable slice of paradise that promises pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box Duncan Hines butter cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
Fruits:
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges (with juice)
Oil and Liquid:
- 1/2 cup Wesson oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend the cake mix, vegetable oil, mandarin oranges with their juice, granulated sugar, and eggs using an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until the batter becomes smooth and uniform.
- Prepare three round cake pans by generously greasing and flouring the surfaces, then line each pan with wax paper to prevent sticking.
- Distribute the cake batter evenly among the prepared pans, using a spatula to spread it smoothly.
- Place the pans in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, checking for doneness by gently pressing the center – the cake should spring back when touched.
- Allow the cakes to rest in their pans for 10 minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to cooling racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, thoroughly drain the pineapple, reserving the juice for another use.
- In a clean mixing bowl, combine the drained pineapple with instant vanilla pudding mix, stirring until well incorporated.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the frosting becomes smooth, creamy, and fully blended.
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, apply the pineapple frosting between layers and over the entire cake surface.
- Refrigerate the cake to set the frosting and enhance the flavors, noting that the cake tends to taste even more delicious the following day.
Notes
- Select a high-quality yellow cake mix for the best flavor and texture, ensuring smooth blending with other ingredients.
- Use fresh mandarin oranges if possible, as they provide brighter, more vibrant citrus notes compared to canned versions.
- Gently fold in pineapple chunks into the frosting for added texture and bursts of tropical flavor throughout the cake.
- Consider reducing sugar slightly if using sweet mandarin oranges to balance the overall sweetness of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 284 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg