Pioneer Woman Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe (Copycat)
A Pioneer Woman Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe is a classic recipe that can be made in many different ways. The ingredients are simple enough, but the way they are mixed together and baked can make a huge difference in taste.
Ingredients
Cake:
- Nonstick baking spray, for the pan
- 1 box (18.25-ounce) Yellow cake mix
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) Salted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 jar (23.5-ounce) Mandarin oranges (drained) and 1/2 cup juice reserved
Topping:
- 4 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup Confectioners’ sugar
- 1 ½ cups Chilled heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 can (20-ounce) Crushed pineapple (drained)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a 9x13-inch cake pan with baking spray.
- Combine the cake mix, butter, vanilla, eggs, and 1/2 cup of the reserved mandarin juice in the bowl of an electric mixer.
- Beat at medium speed for 4 minutes. 1 1/2 cups of drained orange slices should be beaten again until they are broken up into small pieces, about a minute.
- Place the batter in the prepared cake pan and bake for 25 to 27 minutes or until golden brown.
- Then Cool completely, then transfer to a large platter.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar for one to two minutes.
- Pour the mixture into a small bowl. With the stand mixer attached to the whisk attachment, whip the cream and vanilla for about two minutes, until soft peaks form.
- Mixture should be evenly spread throughout the bowl. Whip for 3 to 4 minutes until stiff peaks have formed. Then add the pineapple.
- Make sure the cake is refrigerated for at least 2 hours after the frosting has been spread evenly. Top with the rest of the orange slices.
- Let’s serve and Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 237.7kcal