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Mandarin Orange Cream Cake with Strawberries

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Mandarin Orange Cream Cake with Strawberries is a light, fruity dessert made with layers of moist cake, whipped cream, mandarin oranges, and strawberries—perfect for spring and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white or yellow cake mix (or equivalent homemade sponge cake batter)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (optional)
  • 2 cups whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 small box (3.4 oz) vanilla pudding mix (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare the cake batter according to the package or homemade recipe instructions, adding drained mandarin oranges to the mix.
  2. Pour into round or square cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip cream or prepare whipped topping. If desired, fold in vanilla pudding mix to stabilize.
  4. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the top, followed by a layer of sliced strawberries and a few mandarin orange segments.
  5. Repeat with second cake layer and remaining whipped cream and fruit.
  6. Decorate the top with additional whipped cream, mandarin oranges, and strawberries.
  7. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Add crushed pineapple to the cream for extra tropical flavor.
  • Use angel food cake for an even lighter texture.
  • Make cupcakes for individual servings.
  • Add a splash of orange liqueur to the fruit for an adult twist.
  • Use mixed berries for a more colorful presentation.

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