Christmas cake with mandarins
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Stop searching for a recipe—serve it cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the tangerines, place the segments on a plate for 1 hour so the membrane dries slightly.
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Step 2
2. Soak the dried fruits in orange liqueur for 30 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Using a mixer, beat the softened butter with sugar until fluffy.
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Step 4
4. Then add the eggs one at a time, without stopping the mixer.
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Step 5
5. Sift the flour together with the baking powder and gently mix at a low speed.
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Step 6
6. Place 20 grams of butter on a preheated frying pan. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar, then add the tangerine slices and fry for 2 minutes on each side.
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Step 7
7. Add the dried fruits in liqueur to the same skillet. Heat until the alcohol evaporates. Once cooled, add them to the dough and gently mix.
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Step 8
8. Grease the baking form with butter and dust with flour. Place the dough in the form, layering it with caramelized mandarins. Bake for 1 hour in an oven preheated to 180 degrees.
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Step 9
9. Once the cake has cooled, decorate it with whipped egg white and dust with powdered sugar. Arrange mandarin slices and lemon zest on top. Rosemary will serve as a substitute for pine branches.