This moist, tender cake uses the whole fruitpeel, pith, and seeds!
You know what else creates a spark?
Its the perfect cake to make when you have the weeknight baking bug.
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The batter comes together quickly in the food processor leaving you with very few dishes to wash.
This clementine cake is elegant enough for celebrations and casual enough for snacking.
Lets gear up for all you oughta make this vitamin C packed treat.
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Its no secret that citrus zest has so much flavor.
But it can also be quite bitter on fruits with thicker piths, like lemons and grapefruit.
Once its pureed, the whole clementines become thick and creamy resulting in a dense but moist cake.
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It also means the batter doesnt need as much added fat.
Bathtime for Clementines!
Clementines are more than just a snack.
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These sweet little goodies are an often-seedless hybrid of mandarins and navel oranges.
They are at their peak flavor when the pith feels soft and is easy to peel away.
It is important to wash the clementines with hot soapy water to remove the waxy coating.
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This method breaks down and softens the fruit while decreasing the bitterness.
I skipped this step and instead increased the sugar slightly and used fewer clementines.
The sugar helps balance the bitterness.
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Almonds + Clementines = Perfect Flavor Marriage
Almonds have a special affinity for citrus.
Then chopped, roasted, salted almonds are sprinkled on for the ultimate crunch with each bite.
Kumquats are great for cooking whole, are delightfully tart, and would be a nice substitute.
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Key limes are also a good choice.
They are juicy, tart, and boast the perfect thin pith you want in a whole citrus cake.
Steer clear of lemons, limes, grapefruits, and navel oranges.
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Lemons and limes are incredibly sour and would need more sugar.
Grapefruits and navel oranges both have very thick piths.
It can sit out at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for 1 week.
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Place the clementines, oil, and milk into a food processor set with a blade attachment.
Puree until completely smooth with just a few tiny pieces of zest visible.
It should look like you zested the clementine with a rasp grater.
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The batter comes together in the food processor.
I used a 14-cup food processor, and it didnt overflow.
Dont use anything smaller than a 9-cup food processor.
Add the sugar and process until just combined.
Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the cake cool completely for about 2 hours.
Place the wire rack on top of the pan and gently invert the cake onto it.
Sprinkle with the clementine zest and the almonds.
The cake can stay on the counter for up to 3 days without the whipped cream on top.
Tightly wrap the cooled cake in plastic wrap and then again in foil.
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