Fugtig mandarin orange solskin kage med pisket ananas topping

Moist mandarin Orange Sunshine Cake with Whipped Pineapple Topping

Servings

12

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Calories

34

Cuisine

American

Category

Dessert

Mandarin Orange Cake is a light and fruity dessert that perfectly blends old-fashioned charm with tropical flavour. The soft yellow cake is infused with sweet mandarin oranges, which not only lend a delicate citrus flavour but also keep the texture moist and tender. 


What makes this cake truly unforgettable is its frosting — a luscious, whipped pineapple topping made with crushed pineapple, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping. The result is a creamy, cool contrast to the warm, citrusy base that tastes like a bite of sunshine.


This cake is a longtime favourite at potlucks, family gatherings, and Sunday dinners — a true Southern classic. It’s incredibly easy to make thanks to a cake mix base, yet feels homemade and heartfelt in every bite. It’s best served chilled, making it an ideal dessert for warm-weather entertaining or anytime you want something light, sweet, and refreshing. 


Whether you’re looking for a nostalgic treat or a no-fuss dessert that wows a crowd, this Mandarin Orange Cake is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Moist mandarin Orange Sunshine Cake with Whipped Pineapple Topping

Ingredients

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    • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)

    • 4 large eggs

    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

    • 1 can (11 oz) mandarin oranges with juice, not drained

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    • 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed

    • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix

    • 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple with juice, not drained

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

    2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and mandarin oranges with their juice.

    3. Beat with an electric mixer for 2–3 minutes until smooth and slightly fluffy.

    4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.

    5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.

    6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.

    7. To make the frosting, mix crushed pineapple (with juice) and vanilla pudding powder until combined.

    8. Fold in the whipped topping gently until smooth.

    9. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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    10 tip at huske på, når man laver mandarin orange kage

    1. Brug mandarin -appelsinsaften i dåsen - den holder kagen ekstra fugtig.

    2. Overmix ikke dejen; Et par orange stykker, der viser er helt fint.

    3. Afkøl kagen helt inden frosting, eller topping smelter.

    4. Fold den piskede topping forsigtigt ind i ananaspudding for en luftig struktur.

    5. For mere citrusstans, tilsættes 1/2 tsk orange zest til dejen.

    6. Afkøl kagen i mindst en time før servering - den forbedrer smag og tekstur.

    7. Opbevar rester dækket af køleskabet i op til 4 dage.

    8. Pynt med ekstra mandarinsegmenter eller strimlet kokosnød for en smuk finish.

    9. Brug en metalpande til endda bagning og gyldne kanter.

    10. Dobbelt opskriften og lav to lag, hvis du serverer en stor gruppe.

     

    Server det med forslag

    • Friske mandarinskiver eller ananasstykker

    • En dukke af pisket fløde

    • Let citrus sorbet eller vaniljeis

    • Mousserende citrusstans eller iste

    • Knust graham -kiks eller wafer -cookies drysset på toppen

    • Tropisk frugtsalat på siden

    • En regnregn af honning eller citrusglasur

    • Ristede kokosnøddeflager

    • Citronskum for ekstra lysstyrke

    • Friske mynteblade til garnering

     

    FAQ'er

    Spørgsmål: Kan jeg bruge friske mandarin -appelsiner i stedet for dåse?
    EN: Ja, men du bliver nødt til at tilføje ekstra juice eller væske for at holde kagen fugtig.

    Spørgsmål: Skal jeg køle denne kage?
    EN: Ja, på grund af den piskede topping og frugt, skal den opbevares i køleskabet.

    Spørgsmål: Kan jeg bruge en anden kage mix -smag?
    EN: Gul kageblanding er traditionel, men hvid eller endda ananas kage blanding kan fungere.

    Spørgsmål: Er frostingen meget sød?
    EN: Ananas og budding balanserer sødmen pænt, men du kan reducere mængden af ​​pisket topping, hvis det foretrækkes.

    Spørgsmål: Kan dette laves fremad?
    EN: Ja, faktisk er det bedre kølet - gør det til en dag fremover for bedste smag.

    Spørgsmål: Kan jeg fryse mandarin orange kage?
    EN: Du kan fryse det ufrostede kagelag, men den piskede topping frosting fryser ikke godt.

    Spørgsmål: Kan jeg lave cupcakes i stedet?
    EN: Ja! Reducer Bake Time til 18–22 minutter og frost som sædvanligt.

    Spørgsmål: Kan jeg lave denne mejeri-fri?
    EN: Prøv at bruge en mejeri-fri pisket topping og budding blanding; Resultaterne kan variere.

    Spørgsmål: Hvor længe varer kagen?
    EN: Op til 4 dages kølet i en lufttæt beholder.

    Spørgsmål: Kan jeg tilføje nødder eller kokosnød til frostingen?
    EN: Absolut! Hakkede pekannødder eller ristet kokosnød gør gode mix-ins.

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