A delightful and light dessert bursting with citrus flavor! This Orange Fluff Cake combines the sweetness of orange with a fluffy texture, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Fluff Topping:
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 cup whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)
- 1 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the topping.
For the Fluff Topping:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping, mini marshmallows, and mandarin orange segments.
- Spread the topping evenly over the cooled cake.
To Serve:
Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing. Garnish with additional mandarin orange slices or a sprinkle of orange zest if desired.
Enjoy your refreshing and fluffy Orange Fluff Cake! 🍊