Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe
National prize-winning cake available whole.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add the melted butter, mandarin orange juice, mandarin orange zest, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
