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Baked Mandarin Cake With Brown Sugar Glaze

Baked Mandarin Cake With Brown Sugar Glaze

By Traeger Kitchen

Bake in some sweet and decadent flavor into your Easter menu and give your dinner a sweet finish with this zesty cake recipe. Pecan baked and served with cool whipped cream, this mandarin cake is a slice of heaven.

Prep Time

15 Min

Cook Time

40 Min

Pellets

Pecan
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
As Neededflour
2 eggs
3 Teaspoonvanilla
2 CanMandarin Orange, Drained (11 OZ)
2 Cupall-purpose flour
2 Cupgranulated sugar
2 Teaspoonbaking soda
1 TeaspoonSalt
8 Ouncebutter
1/2 Cupbrown sugar
2 Tablespoonheavy cream
Units of Measurement:

Steps

  • Step 1

    Spray the sides and bottom of a springform pan with cooking spray and coat with flour. Dump out excess flour and set aside.

    Ingredients
    • As Needed flour

  • Step 2

    When ready to cook, set the Traeger to 350℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, vanilla, and mandarin oranges.

    Ingredients
    • 2  eggs

    • 2 Teaspoon vanilla

    • 2 Can Mandarin Orange, Drained (11 OZ)

  • Step 4

    In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Cup all-purpose flour

    • 2 Cup granulated sugar

    • 2 Teaspoon baking soda

    • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

  • Step 5

    Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, whisking just until combined. Pour batter into the prepared springform pan and place directly on the grill grate.

  • Step 6

    Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.

    00:40

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • Step 7

    Remove from grill and let cool 15 minutes before cutting.

  • Step 8

    For the brown sugar glaze: Heat the butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved.

    Ingredients
    • 8 Ounce butter

    • 1/2 Cup brown sugar

  • Step 9

    Slowly add heavy cream and vanilla (use caution as it will bubble up and spatter) while whisking and bring to a boil.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Tablespoon heavy cream

    • 1 Teaspoon vanilla

  • Step 10

    Remove from heat and season with salt.

    Ingredients
    • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

  • Step 11

    To serve, place a slice of cake on the plate, drizzle with the brown sugar glaze, top with whipped cream and chopped mandarins. Enjoy!

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