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Clementine Cake
Soft and moist with a sweet juicy flavor, this is one citrus dessert you won't want to miss! Clementine cake is a must-try for the holidays!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup butter melted
- ⅔ Cup brown sugar
- 4-5 clementines sliced thin
- ¾ Cups granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons clementine zest about 4 clementines
- 1 Cup plus 2 Tablespoons cake flour
- 1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 Teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 Teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup buttermilk
- 3 Tbsp fresh clementine juice
- 1/2 Teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 Cup vegetable oil
- 2 egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease one 8 inch round cake with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the melted butter into the pan and sprinkle with the brown sugar. Arrange the sliced clementines over the butter and sugar. Set aside while the batter is prepared.
- In a small bowl combine the sugar with the zest of the clementines until fragrant.
- In a large bowl whisk together the clementine sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- To the same bowl add the buttermilk, clementine juice, vanilla, and oil and beat with the paddle attachment of a stand mixer or a hand mixer just until fully combined.
- In another bowl whip the egg whites until medium-stiff peaks form. Fold ⅓ of the egg whites into the cake batter to loosen it up, followed by the remaining egg whites. Fold just until no streaks of egg whites remain and the batter is fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the cake pan over the sliced clementines. Bake for 30-35 minutes, just until the center of the cake springs back when lightly pressed on or a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a plate or cake stand. It is best served immediately but can be wrapped in plastic and stored for up to 3 days at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
125mg
(5%)
Potassium
156mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
144IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 144IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.