Mandarin Orange Cake

A light, fluffy Gluten-Free Mandarin Orange Cake made with sweet citrus flavor and topped with a creamy vanilla-pineapple whipped topping. This easy, crowd-pleasing dessert is refreshing, nostalgic, and perfect for potlucks, holidays, or summer gatherings.

Mandarin Orange Cake

Recipe by GlutenFreeSami
Servings

12

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

35

minutes
Calories

375

kcal

A light, moist gluten-free cake infused with sweet mandarin oranges, finished with a fluffy whipped topping for a bright, refreshing dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion. 🍊

Ingredients

  • CAKE

  • 3 eggs

  • 3/4 cup oil

  • 11 ounce can mandarin oranges – don’t drain

  • 1 box gluten free yellow cake mix

  • TOPPING
  • 8 ounce container cool whip

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3.4 ounce package vanilla instant pudding

  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • Make the Cake Batter
  • In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free cake mix, eggs, oil, and the entire can of mandarin oranges (including juice). Beat until smooth and the oranges are mostly broken up.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow cake to cool fully before frosting.
  • Prepare the Topping
  • In a bowl, gently fold together whipped topping and well-drained crushed pineapple.
  • Spread topping evenly over cooled cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • For this recipe I used Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix.
    Pillsbury and Krusteaz also make a good gluten free yellow cake mix.

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