Indulge in the sweet tanginess of Mandarin Cake.
Perfect for a delightful afternoon treat or a special occasion dessert.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup mandarin oranges, sliced
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• Powdered sugar for dusting
Directions:
. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, , milk, and vanilla extract.
. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined, followed by the mandarin slices.
. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish