Tangy Tangerine Crumble Cake

Celebrate the essence of citrus with this Tangy Tangerine Crumble Cake, where the zesty fruit meets a sweet, buttery base topped with a golden crumble.

For a 19 cm baking pan:

Ingredients for the Dough:

• 120 g butter, softened for creaminess
• 100 g sugar, for a sweet lift
• 2 eggs, the moist makers
• 200 g flour, for a tender cake
• 1 tsp baking powder, the rise agent
• A pinch of salt, the taste enhancer
• 1 tsp vanilla extract, the flavor deepener
• 4-5 tbsp mandarin juice, for a citrus infusion

Ingredients for the Tangerine Filling:

• 1 can of tangerines, drained (175 g net weight)

Ingredients for the Crumbs:

• 75 g flour, for a sandy texture
• 50 g sugar, the sweet sprinkle
• 50 g cold butter, cubed for the perfect crumble

Instructions:

1. Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (fan). Prepare your baking pan with a loving coat of butter and a dusting of flour.
2. For the dough, whip the butter and sugar into a pale fluff. Crack in the eggs and beat till well combined. Stir in the vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually blend this into the butter mixture. Pour in the mandarin juice and mix until the dough is smooth and happy.
4. Spread the dough into your prepared pan, smoothing it into a welcoming bed for the tangerines.
5. For the filling, scatter the drained tangerine pieces over the dough, laying them out like little suns.
6. For the crumble, combine flour, sugar, and cold butter in a bowl. Use your fingers to rub the ingredients together until they form a crumbly topping.
7. Generously sprinkle the crumbs over the tangerines, like a blanket of sweet snow.
8. Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, until the crumble is a toasty golden and the scent of tangerines fills your kitchen.
9. Remove the cake from the oven, let it cool, then release it from the pan.

Cut into slices and serve this Tangy Tangerine Crumble Cake, a dessert that balances the brightness of the fruit with the indulgent comfort of a crumb cake. It’s sure to bring a burst of sunshine to any table. Delight in each tangy, crumbly bite! 👩🏻‍🍳🍊🍰