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    Mandarin Orange Cake

    Published: Feb 24, 2024 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert is a really fun recipe that you can make ahead, to leave you more time for fun on Easter morning!

    Now, I personally LOVE orange flavor - I've shared an Orange Cream Cookie Recipe with you guys before, a few years ago! 

    Mandarin Orange Cake

    Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert

    I have always really loved Easter because our family is so big and there are so many children. We still do Easter egg hunts and make the kids Easter baskets. It is just so much fun!

    This cake is really fun and incredibly easy to make, making it the perfect easy dessert for your family’s Easter dinner celebration.

    You can even have the kids make it while you are getting Easter dinner ready, because it is so easy to make.

    How Does This Mandarin Orange Cake Get its Flavoring?

    While this delicious cake does have a slight taste of orange from the oranges that you've mixed into the batter, there is a secret weapon for giving it a bigger orange flavor!

    The orange flavoring I use is a teeny dram of LorAnn Oils, which you can purchase on Amazon: LorAnn Super Strength Orange Oil, Natural Flavor, 1 ounce bottle.

    Mandarin Orange Cake

    Why Make This Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert?

    This Mandarin Orange Cake recipe is so simple to make and it is packed full of a delicate orange flavor.

    It's so easy to make and leaves a big impression, though I am pretty sure that your family and friends already think that you're an awesome baker! 

    Are you looking for more quick an easy dessert recipes to serve like this Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert?

    Check out these really fun dessert recipes on The Rebel Chick, like our Carrot Cake Trifle Recipe. I am always adding new recipes, especially during the holiday months!

    Take a look and see if there is anything that sounds tasty to you! You can also type “Easter recipe” in the search bar and find a list of recipes like this Easter Funfetti Dip Recipe. 

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    Mandarin Orange Cake

    How to Make This Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe

    Ingredients you need to make Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe

    • 1 box, 15.25 oz, white cake mix
    • 4 eggs
    • ¾ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 can, 15 oz, mandarin oranges
    • 1 tub, 8 oz, whipped topping, thawed
    • 1 small box, 3.4 oz, instant vanilla pudding
    • ¼ teaspoon orange flavoring

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    Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert

    How to make this Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe 

    Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9 x 13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set this aside while you mix your cake mix up. In a large bowl, add cake mix, eggs, oil and juice of oranges. Beat this all together really well at medium speed for 2 minutes.

    Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert

    Fold the oranges into your batter and stir, but do not MIX it - make sure not to break up the oranges too much. It is best if you do not break them up at all. They are so juicy and tasty when bitten into whole! Then pour your prepared batter into prepared pan.

    Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert

    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until center is set when a toothpick is inserted into it. Let cool completely.

    Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert

    Add whipped topping and pudding mix together in a bowl (do not add milk to the pudding mix, just keep it dry).

    Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert

    Mix well. Add flavoring and mix well.

    Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert

    Refrigerate for 1 hour.

    Once cake is completely cooled, frost with icing and serve.

    Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert

    Store any leftover cake covered and refrigerated. Now, it will stay good for a few days, but after a while the frosting will definitely sink down into the cake and make it soggier. 

    Mandarin Orange Cake

    This Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe makes 24 slices.

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    If you do make the recipe, I hope you’ll share that you tried it on Pinterest! I love it SO MUCH when readers share their feedback!

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    I know that many people still like to print out recipes and keep them in a recipe binder, or simply have the printed recipe sitting in front of them when it comes time to cook! You can also email this recipe!

    Mandarin Orange Cake

    Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe

    Jennifer
    This Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe for Easter Dessert is a really fun recipe that everyone will love and ask for year after year!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Resting Time 1 hour hr
    Course Dessert, Holiday Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box 15.25 oz, white cake mix
    • 4 eggs
    • ¾ cup vegetable oil
    • 1 can 15 oz, mandarin oranges
    • 1 tub 8 oz, whipped topping, thawed
    • 1 small box 3.4 oz, instant vanilla pudding
    • ¼ teaspoon orange flavoring

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 and grease a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, add cake mix, eggs, oil and juice of oranges. Beat well for 2 minutes. Fold in oranges and pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until center is set when a toothpick is inserted into it. Let cool completely.
    • Add whipped topping and pudding mix together in a bowl (do not add milk to the pudding mix, just keep it dry). Mix well. Add flavoring and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
    • Once cake is completely cooled, frost with icing and serve.
    • Store leftover cake covered and refrigerated.
    Keyword Cake, easter
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    Hi, I'm Jennifer! I'm a Miami native and I love sharing easy dinner recipes, baking recipes, travel ideas and general Miami Lifestyle fun! Follow along for inspiration on how to make the most of your life!

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