Ingredients:
For the sponge cake:
- 4 Owner
- 150 g sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 150 g flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- A pinch of salt
For the filling and decoration:
- 1 can of mandarins (drained)
- 500 ml Sahne
- 2 packets of cream stiffener
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- Mandarins for decoration
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
Preparation:
1. Prepare the sponge cake:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla sugar in a bowl until creamy.
- Mix the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt and carefully fold into the egg-sugar mixture until a smooth dough is formed.
2. Prepare the baking pan:
- Line a springform pan with baking paper and spread the sponge cake batter evenly in it.
- Bake the dough in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Do the toothpick test to make sure the dough is baked through.
3. Let the sponge cake cool:
- Take the baked sponge cake out of the oven and let it cool in the tin. Then carefully remove it from the tin.
4. Prepare the cream:
- Beat the cream with cream stiffener and powdered sugar until stiff.
5. Cut the sponge cake:
- Cut the cooled sponge cake horizontally into two even layers.
6. Prepare the filling:
- Carefully fold the drained mandarins into the whipped cream.
7. Assembling the cake:
- Place the bottom sponge cake on a serving plate and enclose it with a cake ring.
- Spread half of the mandarin cream filling on the bottom layer.
- Place the second sponge cake on top and press down lightly.
- Spread the remaining mandarin cream filling on the top layer.
8. Decoration:
- Decorate with mandarin pieces and fresh mint leaves as desired.
9. Cool and serve:
- Allow the mandarin sponge cake to set in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tips for a perfect mandarin sponge cake:
- Fresh mandarin oranges: Use fresh mandarin oranges when in season for even more intense flavor.
- Careful folding: When folding the mandarins into the cream, fold them carefully to maintain the airiness of the cream.
- Spread evenly: Make sure to spread the filling evenly over the sponge cakes to ensure a balanced flavor.
- Be patient when cooling: Give the cake enough time in the fridge so that it can cool properly and the cream sets.
Why this cake is special:
- Fruity freshness: The tangerines give the sponge cake a refreshing and fruity note that harmonizes perfectly with the airy cream.
- Light and airy: The sponge cake is light and airy, which makes the cake a pleasant treat.
- Easy to prepare: Despite its impressive appearance, this recipe is easy to prepare and is perfect for special occasions or cozy coffee hours.
Conclusion:
The mandarin sponge cake is a wonderful combination of light sponge cake, fresh cream and fruity mandarins. This recipe is not only a treat for the palate, but also a feast for the eyes on any coffee table. Surprise your guests or yourself with this delicious cake and let yourself be seduced by its freshness. Enjoy!