Mandarin Orange Cream Cheese Cake
Indulge in the luscious sweetness of a Mandarin Orange Cream Cheese Cake, a delightful dessert bursting with vibrant citrus flavor and creamy decadence. This recipe combines the zesty allure of mandarin oranges with a moist, tender cake base made from pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and vegetable oil. The show-stopping cream cheese frosting, blended with tangy mandarin slices, adds layers of richness and refreshing fruitiness. Perfectly easy to prepare with a total time of under an hour, this cake boasts a balance of sweet and tart, making it an ideal choice for special occasions or a midday treat. Garnish with whipped cream and extra orange slices for an eye-catching presentation that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Savor every bite of this citrus-infused cream cheese dessert—it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 4 Large eggs
- 0.75 cup Vegetable oil
- 11 ounces Mandarin oranges (canned, with juice)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups Powdered sugar
- 8 ounces Mandarin orange slices
- 1 cup Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch round cake pans and set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
Add the eggs, vegetable oil, mandarin oranges (with juice), and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until the batter is smooth and evenly combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Smooth out the tops with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To prepare the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated. Increase the speed and beat until light and fluffy.
Gently fold in the mandarin orange slices into the frosting for a burst of citrus flavor.
Once the cakes are fully cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese frosting on top.
Place the second cake layer on top and spread a thick layer of frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
Optional: Garnish the top of the cake with additional mandarin orange slices and whipped cream for decoration.
Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your delicious Mandarin Orange Cream Cheese Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 125 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 266 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.8 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.6 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 3% | |
*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.
