Orange Cake with Clementines

Have you ever bought produce in bulk because it was an “unbeatable price”? John did that this month with eight 5 pound boxes of Clementines. While I could go the rest of my life without eating any more, we still have 4 pounds left and I don’t want them to go to waste. None of us can bring ourselves to eat another; we’ve been noshing on them for what seems like forever and a day. 

Instead of watching them brown and go to waste, I decided to make something with them. Since it was almost midnight I didn’t want it to be too complex. Then it hit me. I had a box of Duncan Hines Orange Supreme Cake Mix in the cabinet! Ding Ding Ding, we have a winner!

This is the start of my Clementine recycling project! 4 down – 20 to go. In case you’re in the same boat, here is how I made this delicious cake.

Clementine Orange Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 box Duncan Hines Orange Supreme Cake Mix
• 3 Eggs
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 Clementine Oranges

Directions:

1. Spray your baking dish of choice with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Peel and separate the Clementines. Discard any seeds and pith (the white stuff) you find.
3. Add the oil, eggs, water and cake mix to a food processor and blend until uniform. You can also use a mixer or do this by hand.
4. Bake according to the directions on the package.
5. Frost with your favorite frosting or glaze and enjoy!

Stay tuned to see how else I make sure these leftover clementines get used. I have some yummy ideas floating around in my head. Leave me a comment and let me know what you would do with your leftover clementines.