Incredibly Cool And Refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe

Escape the heat with this unbelievably refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake! Perfect as a light and zesty dessert for BBQs, summer gatherings, or any occasion. This incredibly moist and flavorful cake disappears fast – it's that good! Get ready for rave reviews. Store leftovers (if any!) in the refrigerator.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 591.4 kcal

Protein 11g

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How to Make Incredibly Cool And Refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, including the juice.
Mix by hand or with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
While the cake cools, prepare the topping: In a large bowl, combine 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, including the juice; and 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix.
Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
Spread the mandarin orange topping evenly over the completely cooled cake.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

175g

Fat

47g

Carbs

21g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Incredibly Cool And Refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake?

Incredibly Cool And Refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Incredibly Cool And Refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake?

Incredibly Cool And Refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake has approximately 591.4 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 55 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Incredibly Cool And Refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake?

The key ingredients for Incredibly Cool And Refreshing Mandarin Orange Cake are Yellow Cake Mix, Eggs, Vegetable Oil, Mandarin Oranges, Frozen Whipped Topping, Instant Vanilla Pudding. See the full list with measurements above.