Servings: 12 people
Calories: 180kcal
Cost: $8.00
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Toothpick or cake tester
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix cake mix
- 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges in syrup mandarin oranges undrained
- 3 large eggs eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping whipped topping optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mandarin oranges (with their syrup), eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Gradually add the cake mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Let the batter sit for 5 minutes before pouring it into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding any toppings.
Notes
Experiment with substitutions like using a gluten-free cake mix or swapping the vegetable oil for melted butter for a richer flavor. For storage, cover the cake tightly or refrigerate slices to keep them fresh. The flavors improve if stored for a day. Try garnishing with fresh orange slices or powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation. This cake is kid-friendly and perfect for gatherings!
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 90mg | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 4mg
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