Mandarin Orange Cake
Description
The baking is simple and quick. A delicious and aromatic cake with tangerine slices creates a festive atmosphere, even if it's baked on an ordinary day for a family tea time. This cake is very easy to make, and this recipe explains everything in detail.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Peel the tangerines, separate into segments, and leave for an hour to dry. Soak the dried fruits in liqueur.
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Step 2
Heat 20 g of butter in a frying pan, add one teaspoon of sugar. When the sugar melts, add the tangerine slices and fry for 2 minutes on each side. Then transfer the slices to a plate and let them cool.
- 3
Step 3
Place the dried fruits in a frying pan and, stirring, dry-roast them until all the liquid has evaporated.
- 4
Step 4
Beat soft butter with sugar for 4-5 minutes until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, beating until smooth.
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Step 5
Mix the flour with the baking powder and add it to the egg-butter mixture, then beat. The dough should become quite thick; if necessary, add a little more flour.
- 6
Step 6
Add the cooled dried fruits and mix.
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Step 7
Grease the loaf pan with butter and dust with flour. Place a layer of batter, then tangerine slices, then batter again, tangerines, and finally batter on top.
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Step 8
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about an hour. Check for doneness with a wooden skewer: if it comes out dry, the cake is ready. Dust the hot cake with powdered sugar and decorate to your taste.