Mandarin Orange Cake

Mandarin oranges are named after the Mandarins of China, who were the high-ranking officials of the imperial court.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 125 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Mandarin Orange Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Asian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Mandarin orange zest
• 0.5 cup Mandarin orange juice
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 Mandarin orange segments

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the mandarin orange zest.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the mandarin orange juice and milk.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, sprinkle the top with powdered sugar and garnish with mandarin orange segments.
10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.