Hungry for a sweet tea cake made with the season’s best citrus fruits?  Well look no further!  This delectably sweet ’Mandarin Olive Oil Cake’ is super moist and deliciously flavorful.  I love the rich texture of olive oil cake; not only does using olive oil in place of another lipid flavor the cake with the sweetness of the particular olive oil you choose, but it adds a special texture to the bread that is unbelievable.  This specific recipe, courtesy of Real Simple magazine, take the zest and juice of luscious mandarin oranges and combines it with the taste of the olive oil and high quality vanilla extract that makes a cake perfect for dessert or as a special afternoon treat.  I lovely royal icing graces the top of this tasty treat—simply a mixture of confectioner’s sugar and more juice from the mandarin oranges.  (To change things up a bit, you could also use grapefruits, lemons or limes here for a twist on the original flavor.)  Whichever citrus fruit you choose, I guarantee this cake with satisfy your sweet tooth!

(To view this recipe, courtesy of Real Simple magazine, click on the following link: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/mandarin-olive-oil-cake-00100000117463/index.html)

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