Fanta Cake with Mandarins

Here’s a fun and refreshing recipe for Fanta Cake with Mandarins a light, fruity cake made with Fanta soda and topped with juicy mandarin oranges! This cake is a great way to enjoy a citrusy, fizzy treat!

Ingredients (Serves 10-12):

For the cake:

• 1 box (450g) of yellow or white cake mix
• 1 can (330ml) Fanta soda (or any orange soda)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the mandarin topping:

• 1 can (200g) mandarin oranges, drained (or fresh mandarins, peeled and segmented)
• 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional, for sweetness)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)

For the frosting:

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1/2 cup (120g) mascarpone cheese or cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup (50g) powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, Fanta soda, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the batter is smooth and well combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

2. Prepare the mandarin topping:

• While the cake is cooling, prepare the mandarin topping by draining the mandarins from their syrup (if using canned) or peeling and segmenting fresh mandarins.
• If you prefer extra sweetness, drizzle the mandarins with honey or sprinkle with sugar. You can also add a pinch of cinnamon for an extra flavor boost.
• Set the mandarins aside to use once the cake is cooled.

3. Make the frosting:

• In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream, mascarpone (or cream cheese), powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer for this.
• The frosting should be thick but spreadable. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar, or if it’s too thick, add a little more heavy cream to adjust.

4. Assemble the cake:

• Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
• Arrange the mandarin segments on top of the frosting, creating a beautiful, fruity topping.

5. Serve and enjoy:

• Slice into squares and enjoy the fruity, citrusy goodness of this light and delicious Fanta Cake with Mandarins!

Tips:

• For extra flavor: You can sprinkle some grated orange zest on top of the frosting before adding the mandarins for even more citrusy aroma.
• Storage: Store the cake in the refrigerator if not serving immediately, as the cream cheese frosting needs to stay chilled. The cake can be kept for up to 3 days.
• Variation: You can substitute the Fanta soda with another citrus soda or even sparkling water for a lighter version.

This Fanta Cake with Mandarins is a refreshing dessert with the perfect combination of citrusy sweetness and a fluffy texture—ideal for any occasion!