Mandarin Pudding Cake Recipe

This incredibly easy Mandarin Pudding Cake recipe is a Thanksgiving tradition passed down through generations! Fluffy, moist cake topped with a tangy mandarin orange pudding – it's the perfect comforting dessert. Get ready to impress your family with this simple yet elegant recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 429.5 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 1.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mandarin Pudding Cake

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How to Make Mandarin Pudding Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, drained.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. While the cake is baking, prepare the pudding topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  10. Whisk in 1 cup mandarin orange juice (from the can of mandarin oranges).
  11. Pour the pudding mixture evenly over the warm cake.
  12. Return the cake to the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and set.
  13. Let the cake cool completely before serving. Serve warm or cold, topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

287g

Fat

17g

Carbs

30g

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