Vegan Mandarin Cake

This vegan mandarin cake has a very soft and fluffy crumb that will melt in your mouth. Its interior is moist thanks to the sunflower oil, which at the same time provides the classic flavour so prominent in your beloved grandmother’s magical and easy-to-make recipes. The subtle hint of mandarin makes it stand out from other citrus cakes.

Easy recipe for beginners, with no strange ingredients that you don’t normally have at home, and with a result of 10 if you follow all the steps explained in the recipe below. Best of all, you can adapt the recipe with the citrus fruit you like best! For example, instead of mandarin, you can make it with orange or lemon if you feel like it.

Tips for a good, light and easy glaze
The mandarin juice glaze, which gives the special touch to this recipe, will make the cake look more appetising, as it leaves a homogeneous matte appearance and will be slightly crunchy in the mouth. 

To obtain this perfect density, simply follow the steps in the recipe below, the trick is to bathe the sponge cake while it is still warm with the glaze at about 45ºC, so the cake will easily absorb the glaze. If you don’t do this, the glaze will be thicker, crunchier on the palate and will also have a whitish appearance. 

But if you like a nice crunchy glaze, then make it without heating it, this part of the recipe is a matter of taste and variety is always welcome.

So if you venture out to make this simple vegan cake or have any questions, let me know via my social media on IG: @bloody_delicious, TikTok: @bloody_delicious or just leave me a comment down here on this post :)

Frequently Asked Questions and Substitutions
Can I make the recipe gluten-free?
Yes, using the gluten-free flour mix will give you a very similar result. I leave you here the link so you can buy it easily: gluten-free flour mix, although you can also buy it in supermarkets, the Gallo brand works very well.

Can I substitute sunflower oil?
Yes, you can use coconut oil if you like it better, although I must warn you that the fun of this simple cake is the taste that sunflower oil gives to the recipe. 

I don’t like mandarin oranges, can I use another fruit?
Yes, you can substitute the zest and sumo with another fruit of your choice, such as orange or lemon, depending on your taste! ;)

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