Make this easy mandarin cake in a pan and foster the holiday spirit

Indeed, December is an exceptional time. The anticipation of holidays, the beauty of the snow, and the colorful decorations create a festive atmosphere. At the same time, it's a busy period with many tasks to juggle, from deep cleaning to holiday menu preparation and gift buying for our loved ones.

Given the hustle and bustle in December, I propose a straightforward solution—quick and easy recipes. These will not only save a lot of your time, but also allow a refreshing break from complicated cooking endeavors.

Speaking of quick and easy recipes, this superfast mandarin cake is an absolute must for a December menu. Yes, you heard right, this cake is baked in a pan. The entire process, including baking, won't take more than 30 minutes.

But the good news doesn't stop there. This unique cake can be prepared in no time with only a few basic ingredients, which you likely already have in your pantry. With the beautifully fragrant and juicy mandarins, prepare to relax and enjoy the magic of Christmas much sooner!

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 eggs
• 3/5 cup milk
• 3/5 cup condensed milk
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.7 cups wheat flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder

For the mandarins:

• 1.4 oz butter
• 2.8 oz condensed milk
• 3 mandarins

Method of preparation:

1. Start by combining all the ingredients for the cake (eggs, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and milk) in a large bowl. It's best done with a kitchen whisk.
2. Sift the flour and the baking powder into the mixture, thereby aerating the batter and making your future cake perfectly fluffy.
3. Now, prepare the mandarins. First, peel them and then cut them in half.
4. Heat butter alongside condensed milk in a pan. After 2-3 minutes, add the mandarins to the pan with the flat-cut sides down.
5. Pour the prepared batter over the mandarins. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Then, flip the cake with a plate and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Enjoy this delicious cake while it's warm, paired with your favorite toppings. You can use powdered sugar, maple syrup, chocolate sauce, royal icing, or caramel. Bon appétit!