George Chiala Farms - George's Recipe of the Month.

Ingredients

• 3 mandarins, scrubbed
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon finely grated tangerine zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar