Mandarin Orange Cake

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 2 hr 5 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 can (15 ounces) mandarin orange segments, drained
  • Whipped topping, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of round pan, 9x1 1/2 inches, with shortening; lightly flour.
  • 2
    Beat all ingredients except orange segments and whipped topping in medium bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan. Place orange segments evenly on batter, reserving 6 or 8 orange segments for decorating.
  • 3
    Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Top with whipped topping. Decorate with orange segments.

  • For more orange flavor, substitute 1/2 teaspoon orange extract for the vanilla.
  • Create a different look the next time you bake this cake. Place cake wedges on dessert plates, spoon whipped topping on top and sprinkle with coconut or toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
115
Total Fat
13 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Cholesterol
35 mg
Sodium
350 mg
Potassium
190 mg
Total Carbohydrate
62 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
5 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
16%
16%
Calcium
12%
12%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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