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Mandarin Orange Cake III

By: SMJAY 
"Easy and delicious scratch cake topped with coconut walnut sauce. The mandarin oranges make it very moist. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8 inch square pan
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (15 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8 inch square cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center and add the egg, vanilla, mandarin oranges and 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
  3. Pour batter into an 8 inch square cake pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  4. While the cake is baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, milk and butter. bring to a boil and stir in coconut and 1/2 cup walnuts. While still hot, pour over cake as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 374 | Total Fat: 14.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by BLKITTY   view full review
My husband and 15 yr. old son thought this cake was "the greatest"! It is very simple and the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2007 by CHECKERB   view full review
This is a nice easy and quick recipe. At first I couldn't believe there was no butter in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by VERONIQUE_3   view full review
It was okay, something easy to make for potluck
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2006 by Chrisa   view full review
I followed the directions perfectly, and then when it was finished baking, I put a cake tester...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2004 by TARSMOM   view full review
I made this yesterday and it's almost gone! My husband said, "I can't stay away from this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by LIZ FORBES   view full review
easy, good. you don't taste the oranges though, but it a nice, light snacking dessert.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2008 by Mrs. Fernandez   view full review
OMG!!!!!!! This cake really caught me by surprise,it is delicious! If you have not tried this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by breona33   view full review
Pretty good; I didn't have the nuts the recipe called for or the amount so I used about 3 oz....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2010 by roseink   view full review
My family loved this cake! It's quick and easy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2009 by LITTLELEO   view full review
I made this healthier by using white whole wheat flour and cutting the sugar a little. I used...

 

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