Name: Mandarin Orange Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup butter (, softened); 3 large eggs (, room temperature); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/3 cup Greek yogurt (, room temperature); 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1/8 tsp salt; 4 large fresh mandarins; 2 tsp honey

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Super soft and fluffy mandarin orange cake made with Greek yogurt for extra softness and fresh mandarins for a citrusy kick.

Mandarin Orange Cake Recipe

I had a few mandarins sitting on my kitchen counter, and no one wanted to eat them. So, I thought, why not use them to make a delicious mandarin dessert, like this mandarin cake? And that's exactly what I did, my friends.

The cake is so fluffy, delicious and easy to make. I also topped it with a mandarin syrup glaze; it gives the cake an extra sweet and tangy flavor.

For more citrus cakes, check out my delicious orange cake recipe!

You'll Need

Eggs: Make sure to use eggs at room temperature.
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract: To flavor.
Butter: I use softened unsalted butter.
Greek yogurt: It adds a soft texture to the cake.
All purpose flour
Baking powder
Fresh mandarin: When buying the mandarin, choose the ones with slightly loose skin, bright orange, soft and fragrant.
Honey: I use it to sweeten the glaze.

Find the quantities in the recipe card.

How To Make It

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.

Put the mandarins in the blender, and blend until smooth.

Step 2: Peel the mandarin, remove the seeds, put them in the blender, and blend until smooth.

Step 3: In a small bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.

Step 4: In another mixing bowl, whisk butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Step 5: Whisk in eggs, vanilla extract and yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Step 6: Stir in the sifted flour mixture.

Tip: DON’T overmix the batter for better cake texture.

Step 7: Stir in the Mandarin (keep 2 tablespoons to use for topping) until combined.

Step 8: Pour the batter into the prepared springform and bake for 40-45 minutes. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes, then take it out of the springform pan and place it on a cooling rack.

Step 9: (Make The Glaze): Put the remaining mandarin orange juice in a small bowl, add the honey, and mix until combined. Brush the glaze over the cake while it’s still warm.

Storage tip: Store at room temperature for up to a day, in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer (in a well-sealed container) for up to 2 months.

Can I Use Clementines Or Regular Oranges Instead Of Mandarins?

Clementines are a great substitute for mandarins and will give you the same result. However, regular oranges may produce more juice, which may require adjustments to the ingredients.