This citrus cake is one of the moistest desserts you'll ever taste! It's super easy to make, perfect for dinner parties or summer get-togethers, and it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish. Plus, it's baked in a rice cooker! Yep, you heard that right. Just a heads-up: this recipe is made for a small rice cooker, so if you have a bigger one, just double the ingredients. Inspired by the delightful Rice Cooker Orange Upside Down Cake, this treat is sure to be a hit!

Ingredients

for 6 servings

¼ cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling

2 tablespoons cream cheese, room temperature

1 large egg

1 mandarin orange, zested

½ tablespoon lemon juice

½ cup dry pancake mix

2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for brushing

4 mandarin oranges, sliced into ¼-inch rounds

Preparation In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar and cream cheese with a rubber spatula until they’re best buddies and well combined. Whisk in the egg until it’s all mixed in. Add the zesty orange zest and a splash of lemon juice; whisk to combine.

Now, whisk in the pancake mix and melted butter until just combined—no need to overmix! Brush the bottom of your rice cooker bowl with a little melted butter. Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar and turn the bowl to spread it evenly.

Arrange the sliced oranges all around the bottom and sides of the bowl in a cute pattern. Pour the batter into the prepared bowl, pop it into the rice cooker, and cover with the lid.

Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the center of the cake springs back when gently pressed. Enjoy your delightful citrusy creation!