Description
Mandarin Orange Cake is a delightful dessert that encapsulates the bright flavors of fresh mandarins in every fluffy slice. Perfect for any occasion, this cake combines the sweetness of citrus with a light, airy texture and a refreshing glaze. Whether serving it at a birthday party or enjoying a slice with afternoon tea, this vibrant cake is sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup fresh mandarin oranges (zested and juiced)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fluffy.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with freshly squeezed mandarin juice. Stir in mandarin zest.
- Fold in chopped mandarin oranges gently using a spatula.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg