Sunshine in Every Slice: Mandarine Pound Cake
This recipe elevates the classic pound cake with the vibrant flavours of mandarin oranges. Adding mandarin juice and zest ensures a well-rounded citrusy taste, while the simple ingredients and straightforward instructions make it perfect for bakers of all skill levels.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mandarin juice
- 1 tablespoon grated zest of mandarin orange
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 13 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together eggs, mandarin juice, zest, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, salt) in a separate bowl for 30 seconds.
- With the low-speed mixer, incorporate the softened butter in two batches, alternating with the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; don’t overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes clean.
- Cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!