Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake: A Refreshingly Easy Delight
A light and tropical dessert that combines the sweet flavors of mandarin oranges and pineapple.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, then add the mandarin oranges and crushed pineapple.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter cake, adjust sugar to taste.
- Serve with whipped cream for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mandarin Orange Pineapple Cake, easy dessert, tropical cake