Mandarin Orange Dump Cake
Mandarin Orange Dump Cake is a vibrant and delicious dessert that brings together the sweet, tangy flavor of mandarin oranges and a buttery, crumbly cake topping. This easy-to-make treat requires minimal effort, making it perfect for any occasion such as summer barbecues or birthday celebrations. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or chilled on its own for a delightful dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) canned mandarin oranges in light syrup
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (dry mix only)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Drain the mandarin oranges and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly over the oranges without mixing.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the cake mix layer.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the butter layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg