Gooey Mandarin Cake
Indulge in the irresistible charm of a Gooey Mandarin Cake, a dessert masterpiece that combines vibrant citrus flavors with a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with juicy canned mandarin oranges folded gently into a rich batter of eggs, butter, and vanilla, this cake achieves the perfect balance of sweetness and zest. Its golden exterior hides a moist and gooey interior, while a light dusting of powdered sugar adds a delicate finishing touch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like all-purpose flour and pantry staples, this easy mandarin orange cake is both beginner-friendly and impressive enough for special occasions. Perfect served on its own, or paired with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, this dazzling mandarin dessert is a must-try for any citrus lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 425 grams Canned mandarin oranges (drained)
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 150 grams Granulated sugar
- 125 grams Butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease or line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until pale and slightly thickened.
Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and whisk until well combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the drained mandarin oranges, keeping some of the pieces intact for a gooey texture.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not completely clean).
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a finishing touch.
Slice and serve your Gooey Mandarin Cake with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.2 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.2 g | 351% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 835 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 1519 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.1 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 212.0 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 822 mg | 17% | |
*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.
