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Three-Ingredient Mandarin Orange Cake

Name: Three-Ingredient Mandarin Orange Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 432 g yellow cake mix; 3 pcs egg white; 624 g canned mandarin orange segments in juice undrained; 1 g cooking spray

An incredibly simple and moist cake made with just three main ingredients: a yellow cake mix, egg whites, and canned mandarin oranges. The fruit and its juice replace the need for any added oil or butter, resulting in a light, tender crumb with a bright citrus flavor.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 10 min
Serves: 12
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 161 kcal

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

432 gyellow cake mix
3 pcsegg white
624 gcanned mandarin orange segments in juice, undrained
1 gcooking spray

Equipment

baking pan · large bowl · spatula · wire rack · electric mixer · oven

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly coat a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking pan with cooking spray.
About 2 min
2
In a large mixing bowl, add the yellow cake mix, egg whites, and the undrained canned mandarin oranges.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Pouring the wet ingredients in after the dry mix can sometimes make mixing easier.
3
Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat the ingredients for about 2 minutes until just combined. The batter will be lumpy from the orange segments, so do not overmix.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: If you don't have an electric mixer, a whisk will also work, but it will require more effort to break up the cake mix.
4
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to spread it into an even layer.
5
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
About 35 min
6
Place the pan on a wire rack and let the cake cool for at least 15-30 minutes before cutting and serving.
Cook’s note: Letting the cake cool helps it set, making it easier to slice cleanly.

Per serving

Nutrition

67%Score

Calories: 160.9kcal
Protein: 3g
Carbs: 33.9g
Fat: 1.9g
Fibre: 1.1g
Sugar: 19.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Serve chilled or at room temperature.