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:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (fan). Prepare your baking pan with a loving coat of butter and a dusting of flour.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spread the dough into your prepared pan, smoothing it into a welcoming bed for the tangerines.
- For the filling, scatter the drained tangerine pieces over the dough, laying them out like little suns.
- 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.
- Generously sprinkle the crumbs over the tangerines, like a blanket of sweet snow.
- Bake the cake for 30-35 minutes, until the crumble is a toasty golden and the scent of tangerines fills your kitchen.
- 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! 👩🏻🍳🍊🍰
