Delight your taste buds with this refreshing Mandarin Cake. Bursting with juicy mandarin segments and a hint of vanilla, this cake is a perfect treat for any occasion. The combination of a fluffy, yeast-based dough and a creamy filling will make it an instant favorite!
Ingredients (Serves 10):
- Mandarins: 500g (1.1 lbs)
- All-purpose flour: 500g (17.6 oz)
- Fresh yeast: 30g (1 oz)
- Milk: 750ml (3.2 cups)
- Whipped cream: 100ml (3.4 fl oz)
- Eggs: 2
- Sugar: 120g (4.2 oz)
- Brown sugar: 1 tbsp (15g)
- Vanilla sugar: 1 tsp (5g)
- Vegetable oil: 4 tbsp (60ml)
- Ground almonds: 1 tbsp (15g)
- Cornstarch: 40g (1.4 oz)
- Salt: a pinch
Instructions:
Prepare the Dough Starter: Sift half of the flour into a bowl, making a mound with a well in the center. Pour 250ml (1 cup) of warm milk into the well, add the crumbled yeast, and 1 tsp of sugar. Mix thoroughly and let it sit in a warm place for 25–30 minutes.
Make the Dough: Add the remaining sifted flour, 2 tbsp of sugar, a pinch of salt, vanilla sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil to the starter. Knead until smooth. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1.5–2 hours.
Prepare the Filling: In 100ml (3.4 fl oz) of cold milk, dissolve the cornstarch. Pour the remaining milk into a saucepan, add the rest of the sugar, and bring to a boil. Gradually add the milk-cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Roll Out the Dough: On a floured surface, roll out the dough into an oval shape. Place the dough in a greased oval baking dish.
Combine and Spread the Filling: Mix the cooled milk mixture with the whipped cream. Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Peel the mandarins, separate them into segments, and arrange them on top of the filling. Let the cake rest for 15 minutes before baking.
Bake the Cake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown. Before serving, sprinkle with brown sugar and ground almonds.
Enjoy this Mandarin Cake as a sweet, citrusy treat that’s perfect for any gathering!
