Tangerine cake is a simple and delicious citrus dessert made with fresh tangerines, eggs, sugar, milk, oil, flour, and more, which results in a light and fluffy cake. This cake makes a wonderful dessert or afternoon treat and it pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea.
To make the tangerine cake, you combine an egg, sugar, citrus peel, oil, milk, flour, and baking powder to create a smooth batter. Then, you arrange fresh tangerine pieces on top before sprinkling them with sugar and baking the cake. Once golden and fragrant, the cake is then dusted with powdered sugar. With its soft texture and bright citrus flavor, this easy cake is sure to be a favorite whenever tangerines are in season.
What is Tangerine Cake?
Tangerine cake is a light homemade cake that uses fresh tangerines to add natural sweetness and a refreshing citrus flavor. The grated citrus zest gives the batter a fragrant aroma, while the tangerine pieces arranged on top sweeten even more during the baking process.
Comprising simple ingredients that you may already have in your pantry, this cake is easy to prepare and doesn't require complicated baking techniques. It is a delicious choice if you love orange-flavored desserts.
Pro Tips
- When zesting the tangerine, be careful to only get the colored outer part of the peel and avoid the white pith, as that can have a bitter flavor.
- Sift the flour and baking powder before adding them to the wet ingredients so that the batter doesn’t have any lumps in it.
- Be sure to thoroughly grease and flour your cake pan so the cake is easy to remove after baking.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before you garnish it with the powdered sugar to ensure that the sugar stays visible on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Oranges Instead of Tangerines?
Yes, you can use oranges if you don't have tangerines on hand. Just make sure that you choose ones that are very sweet and juicy, and if the segments are quite large compared to tangerines, you can cut them into smaller pieces before arranging them on top of your cake.
What Type of Oil Should Be Used?
This recipe calls for some kind of seed oil as they are often neutral in flavor. Sunflower oil, sunflower oil, or canola oil work particularly well, but you could use standard vegetable oil as well if you prefer.
How Do I Know When the Tangerine Cake is Done?
Once fully baked, the cake should have a light golden color on top and be fully set. You can test the cake by inserting a toothpick into its center; if it comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs, you will know that the cake is fully baked.
How to Store the Tangerine Cake
You can store your leftover tangerine cake in a sealed container at room temperature for a day or two. However, for longer storage, it is best to store it in the fridge, and then, you can allow it to sit at room temperature for a while before serving it so it can come to room temperature.
Ingredients
How to Make Tangerine Cake
In a bowl, mix the egg with the sugar until combined. Add the grated citrus zest, seed oil, and milk, and mix until thoroughly combined.
In a bowl, mix the egg with the sugar until combined. Add the grated citrus zest, seed oil, and milk, and mix until thoroughly combined.
Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl. Mix it into the wet ingredients until it is fully combined.
Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl. Mix it into the wet ingredients until it is fully combined.
Grease and lightly flour a 22 cm cake pan. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it into an even layer.
Grease and lightly flour a 22 cm cake pan. Pour the batter into the pan and spread it into an even layer.
Arrange the tangerine pieces over the top of the batter and sprinkle them with sugar. Bake in a 356°F (180°C) oven until the cake is golden and fully baked.
Arrange the tangerine pieces over the top of the batter and sprinkle them with sugar. Bake in a 356°F (180°C) oven until the cake is golden and fully baked.
Allow the cake to cool before dusting it with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!
Allow the cake to cool before dusting it with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!
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