Clementine Cake Recipe 🍊🍰
Overview:
Clementine Cake is a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season, especially when clementines are in season. This recipe, sourced from the FIVE ROSES flour booklet, brings together the bright citrus flavors of clementines with the sweetness of sugar and the richness of butter to create a moist and flavorful cake that’s sure to impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 1 cake
Ingredients:
- 3 clementines
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups white flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons clementine zest
- 2 tablespoons butter (for icing)
- 2 cups icing sugar
- Clementine liqueur (optional, for icing)
Instructions:
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Prepare Clementines:
- Begin by washing the clementines and removing their stems. Then, cut them into quarters.
- In a food processor, combine the clementines and white sugar. Process until smooth.
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Incorporate Butter and Eggs:
- Add the butter to the clementine mixture in the food processor.
- Crack the eggs into the mixture as well.
- Process the mixture until it becomes smooth and well-combined.
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Add Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the white flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixture in the food processor.
- Process until all the ingredients are fully incorporated, forming a smooth batter.
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Prepare Bundt Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8-cup bundt pan to prevent sticking.
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Bake:
- Spoon the batter into the prepared bundt pan, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Note: Baking time may vary depending on your oven, so keep an eye on it.
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Cooling:
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, carefully remove the cake from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Prepare Icing:
- Grate the rind of a clementine and squeeze out its juice.
- In a bowl, combine 2 teaspoons of clementine zest, 2 tablespoons of clementine juice, 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 cups of icing sugar.
- If desired, you can also add a splash of clementine liqueur to enhance the flavor of the icing.
- Mix the ingredients until the icing is smooth and well combined.
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Decorate:
- Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the prepared icing over the top of the cake.
- Allow the icing to set before serving slices of this delicious Clementine Cake.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve slices of Clementine Cake on their own as a delightful dessert.
- For an extra indulgent treat, pair slices with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Enjoy alongside a warm cup of tea or coffee for a cozy afternoon treat.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 4454.8
- Fat: 178.2g
- Saturated Fat: 107.1g
- Cholesterol: 985.1mg
- Sodium: 3534mg
- Carbohydrates: 683.6g
- Fiber: 10.6g
- Sugar: 480.1g
- Protein: 48.5g
Recipe Notes:
- Ensure the clementines are well processed with the sugar to achieve a smooth texture for the cake batter.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of icing sugar based on your desired level of sweetness for the icing.
- For a non-alcoholic version, you can omit the clementine liqueur from the icing.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to several days, or in the refrigerator for longer freshness.
