Glazed Tangerine Cake

A light and fluffy glazed tangerine cake perfect for Sunday brunch. Flavored with both fresh tangerine juice and zest this quick bread packs the perfect citrus punch.

True story: I’ve made this tangerine cake three times already. Yep. Three! To say I’m in love with this loaf is an understatement. I’m pretty obsessed with all things citrus and I’m also currently having a moment with quick breads which is how this baby came to be.
Baking with citrus is nothing new around here. Meyer lemons, blood oranges, key limes….you name it, I’ve baked with it. Be sure to check out my favorite Meyer Lemon Poppyseed Cake here. It’s sure to be a household favorite!

This time I traded lemons for tangerines and let me just say that the results are nothing short of amazing. This Glazed Tangerine Cake is one of those recipes that you’ll want to file under breakfast AND dessert. I for one will wake up at the crack of dawn any day for a slice of this dreamy cake.

Tangerines are pretty available in most markets this time of year. I used Golden Nugget tangerines for this cake. Golden Nuggets are a close cousin to the Satsuma tangerine and both are part of the Mandarin family. They are subtly sweet, seedless and their skin is tighter than that of a Satsuma. They are great for baking as they yield a fair amount of juice considering their tiny nature. And the fact that there are no seeds to get in the way is a major bonus!

This Glazed Tangerine Cake is the perfect recipe for your Easter brunch and you can easily substitute any citrus fruit for the tangerines. Plus, the cake and the glaze are made with greek yogurt, so it’s practically health food, don’t you think. {wink, wink}

If you make this Glazed Tangerine Cake or any other sweet treat from the blog, be sure to tag @brownedbutterblondie on Instagram. I love to see what you’re baking up in your kitchen. And be sure to follow along on Pinterest for the latest recipe details straight from the blog. To save a recipe to your own Pinterest board, simply click on any one of the red “SAVE” buttons on any photo in the post.
Happy baking bakers and I’ll meet you back here on Friday for a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe you won’t want to miss!
Hugs & Blondies.