![]() What to Expect from this Easy Mandarin Cake In the freezer, it should be good up to two months, as long as it is covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container. The cake should stay good in the fridge up to four days. Or, as mama’s recipe says, you can freeze this cake. Store leftovers in airtight container in the refrigerator. I happened to have quite a few on hand because I had some left over from a recent Hawaiian Pound Cake recipe.Ĭover and place the cake in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. If you’re working with a layered cake, place some frosting in-between the layers.ĭecorate with leftover mandarin oranges. You want to put the chilled frosting onto a chilled cake.Īdding the frosting is the simplest process ever! If you’re working with a 9×13-inch pan, just scoop all of the frosting onto the cake and smooth it out as best you can. Place in the refrigerator for half an hour or so to chill. When you can handle the pans, turn out the cakes directly onto the cooling racks. Once the cake is fully baked, remove it from the oven and place on wire cooling rack. Put the crushed pineapple with juices into a large mixing bowl.įold in the whole container of whipped cream.Ĭover and place in the refrigerator to set up while the cake continues to bake. (This is the simplest process ever! Now I know why Mama loved to make this one!) While the cake is baking, make your frosting. A rectangular pan might take a bit longer than two rounds. Pour batter into pan(s) and place in preheated oven to bake for 25 – 30 minutes. I was mixing mine by hand and loved watching the way it all came together. ![]() If you like, you can hold back 3 – 4 orange slices to use on top of the cake. Put your mandarin oranges (with juice) In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment). You can use a 9×13-inch pan or two 9-inch rounds. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This is one of the simplest cakes you will ever make and it’s also one of the tastiest. How to Make this Fresh Mandarin Orange Cake So, I didn’t need the added liquid from too much oil. I decided to use a larger 15 ounce can of oranges. Why? Because her recipe called for “a can of mandarin oranges with juice” and I suspect she was referring to a small can. Note: Mama’s recipe called for 3/4 cup of vegetable oil but I used half a cup instead. box of yellow (or golden butter) cake mix.These are simple ingredients you can find at any grocery store. You will find a full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post but here’s a quick peek at what you’ll need to make this delicious cakes. ![]() Talk about a popular fruit! Mandarin Cake Ingredients They’re used in salads, desserts, sauces, and marinades, as well as in the production of juices and preserves. These little oranges are perfect for baking. Mandarins are known for being easy to eat, as the segments can be separated easily by hand. Inside, the mandarin is segmented, juicy, and sweet, with a slightly tangy flavor. As a kid, the bright orange color always made this particular orange more exciting to me! Mandarins are Easy to Eat! The fruit is round or slightly flattened, and the peel is bright orange in color. Mandarins are usually smaller than regular oranges and have a loose, easily peelable skin. (No wonder I love this cake so much! It comes from royalty!) Mandarins are named after the Chinese officials of the Imperial Court known as mandarins, who were said to have traditionally received the fruit as a gift. (If you grew up going to church potlucks you know the memories associated with those!) What is a Mandarin Orange? Mandarins isolated on white backgroundĪ Mandarin orange is a small citrus fruit closely related to other citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. It’s beyond delicious.īut, I’ll confess: this mandarin orange cake will always be my favorite because it brings back so many, many memories of my mom, of my childhood, and of my home church. One of my favorites is my Black Forest Icebox Cake. I’ve been on a roll lately making icebox cakes. I particularly loved it during the summertime when it was hot outside because it was an icebox cake, meant to be served cold. ![]() This cake was always a favorite at church potlucks. I did a lot of research on this one and discovered that “Mama’s” recipe is actually the go-to recipe for more mandarin orange cakes. One of those, I must confess, is her delicious tropical mandarin orange cake. I don’t know about you but there are certain recipes that came from my mama’s cookbook that mean more than others. This traditional Mandarin Orange cake will give you flashbacks to the good old days.in all the best ways! Mama’s Cookbook is Best! If you love the bright, fresh flavors of mandarin oranges and the light, fluffy texture of a yellow cake, then I’ve got the recipe for you.
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