This tangerine walnut cake is one of my favorite. The recipe combines the tangy taste of tangerines with the nutty flavor of walnuts, resulting in a delicious and moist cake. Tangerines are packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and vitamin A, which are beneficial for our immune system, brain, skin, and heart health. You can use different types of nuts in this recipe if you prefer but the walnuts pair well with the tangerines in this cake.

What are Tangerines?

Tangerines are citrus fruits that are part of mandarin orange family. They have a sweet and tangy flavor, and a easy-to-peel skin. They are typically smaller than regular oranges and are often characterized by their loose, thin skin that separates easily from the fruit segments. This makes them a convenient and popular snack, as they can be peeled and eaten without much effort.

Freshly squeezed tangerine juice is used to complement other liquids in this tangerine walnut cake recipe. It also adds a tangy sweetness and natural moisture to the cake. The zest of tangerines is packed with aromatic oils that can infuse your baked goods with a wonderful citrus fragrance. The combination of these two ingredients makes this cake a citrusy delight that you would want to indulge in!

What are Walnuts?

Walnuts are brown wrinkly nuts that come from a walnut tree. they are cocooned in a hard shell when growing. When this shell is opened, it reveals the wrinkly nut. Once opened the nut is then split into two. Walnuts are eaten raw, roasted or pickled. They may also used be as ingredients in dishes and baked goods such as these Orange cake, banana walnut cake , and date walnut bread. Walnuts are believed to have the following health benefits:

• May reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
• May have anti-inflammatory benefits
• May help improve cholesterol levels
• May boost male fertility
• May help in weight loss

Walnuts contain proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, Manganese, and B vitamins.

Ingredients used to make Tangerine walnut cake

To make tangerine walnut cake, gather the ingredients needed. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Wheat flour – for the cake to have structure and texture, you will need all-purpose flour. This is the most popular flour used in baking this kind of cake.
• Tangerine zest – this is the ingredient that gives this cake the citrus aroma and flavor. The zest is grated from the outside of the tangerine rind.
• Fresh Tangerine Juice -The natural sweetness and tanginess of the juice contribute to the unique taste of the cake. You will need two tablespoons of this juice for the cake.
• Chopped walnuts – walnuts are very nutritious and good for cardiovascular health. When used in this cake, they give it a delightful crunchiness and nutty flavor. They also add a layer of texture contrast that complements the softness of the cake.
• Milk – Milk gives the cake’s batter additional moisture while ensuring that the cake isn’t too dense. You can use either dairy milk or milk derived from plats and nuts such as almond milk or soy milk.
• Eggs – Eggs play a vital role in binding the ingredients together and providing structure. They also contribute to the cake’s moisture and help with leavening.
• Unsalted Butter – Butter is a key fat source in the cake, providing flavor, moisture, and tenderness. Use unsalted butter for better control of the cake’s overall saltiness. If you use salted butter, omit adding salt when making the batter.
• Sugar – Sugar adds sweetness to the cake, helping to balance the tanginess of the tangerines. It also contributes to the cake’s moist and tender crumb.
• Eggs – Eggs play a vital role in binding the ingredients together and providing structure. THey also help in leavening and keeping the cake moist.
• Vanilla Extract – Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor of the cake when used in this cake.
• Leavening agents – The most commonly used leavening agents for cakes are baking powder and baking soda. These help to leaven and give the cake a lift and sponginess.

How to make Tangerine Walnuts cake

Step one: prepare

Pre-heat the oven to 180℃ and prepare the baking pan by greasing with butter and flouring lightly to prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.

Step two: Mixing the ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the butter or margarine , honey/sugar until well blended. Add the eggs, tangerine zest, tangerine juice and vanilla extract and mix well. In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and stir to mix well. Add to the egg mixture alternating with milk as you stir with a spatula or wooden spoon. Add the walnuts into the batter and gently fold them until they blend with the batter

Step three: Baking

Pour into the prepared cake tin and bake for 40 minutes or until test for doneness is positive. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes in the cake tin. Remove from the tin and let it cool further before slicing. Serve with tea or as a snack.

Variations of Tangerine Walnut cake recipe

There are many variations of this tangerine walnut cake recipe. Here are a few that you can try:

• add tangerine zest and chopped walnuts to your favorite muffin recipe for quick tangerine walnut muffins.
• You want a beautiful tangerine creation? arrange tangerine slices and walnuts in the bottom of the cake pan before pouring in the batter. Once baked, invert to reveal a beautiful upside-down cake with tangerine and walnut toppings.
• Try replacing some of the butter or milk in the recipe with yogurt for a lighter and tangy twist of this cake.
• Do you fancy aromatic flavors? add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and/or cloves for cozy and aromatic cake.

Whatever you choose to do try to be creative to make your own unique creation that suits your taste and preferences.

Tangerine Walnut Cake Recipe

This tangerine walnut cake combines the sweetness and crunchiness of walnuts to make a perfect cake for your morning tea. The cake is moist and tasty too. Tangerines are healthy to eat and can be incorporated in many recipes.  Use Walnuts or any other nuts that you like for this recipe. 

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine All

Servings 4 people

Calories 304 kcal

Equipment

• 1 cake pan

Ingredients

  

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• 2½ cups All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Baking powder
• 1 tsp Baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup Walnuts coarsely chopped
• ½ cup milk
• 2 eggs room temperature
• ½ cup butter/margarine
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1½ tbsp Tangerine zest
• 2 tbsp Tangerine juice
• ½ tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

 

Step 1

• Preheat the oven  to 180℃ ; grease and flour (lightly) cake pan.

Step 2

• In a mixing bowl, add the butter or margarine , honey/sugar and mix until well blended; add the eggs and whisk well until fluffy; add the tangerine zest, vanilla extract and tangerine juice and mix

Step 3

• In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, soda and stir to mix well then add to the egg mixture alternating with milk as you stir with a spatula or wooden spoon.
• Add the walnuts into the batter and gently fold them until they blend with the batter

Step 4

• Pour into the prepared cake tin and bake for 40 minutes or until test for doneness is positive.
• Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes in the cake tin.

Glazing (optional step)

• To glaze the cake, combine 4 tablespoons of tangerine juice  freshly squeezed with 2 tablespoons of sugar or honey in a saucepan. 
• Cook on low heat as you stir until the sugar is dissolved. Then poke the hot cake with a tooth pick on several places and pour the glaze over.
• Remove from pan and put on a cooling rack to cool for another 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

• Use fresh tangerines for fresh flavors of this cake. In order to make good use of the tangerines, zest them before juicing.
• To make a tangerine syrup for glazing the cake, boil tangerine juice with sugar until it reduces to a thick consistency. Brush the syrup over the cake after baking. This will add extra moisture and flavor. You can also prepare a tangerine glaze by mixing powdered sugar with tangerine juice and some tangerine zest. 
• If using raw walnuts, toast them first before adding to the batter to enhance their their flavor and crunchiness. To do this, spread them on a baking sheet and toast in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 8-10 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• Fold in the walnuts into the batter evenly and gently to avoid overmixing.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal

Keyword Tangerine cake, Tangerine Walnut cake

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