Description
This Orange Olive Oil Cake is a delightful dessert with a moist crumb and citrusy flavor, perfect for spring or summer. Made with olive oil, fresh orange juice, and zest, this Mediterranean-inspired cake is sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 2–3 oranges)
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
For the glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk olive oil and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one by one, then mix in vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Add dry ingredients in two batches, alternating with milk and yogurt. Mix gently.
- Bake the cake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Serve: Slice and serve!
Notes
- The cake has a rich, moist crumb thanks to the olive oil, and the citrusy flavor makes it perfect for spring or summer.
- You can substitute half of the olive oil with vegetable oil or use all vegetable oil for a milder flavor.
- For a more intense orange flavor, add more orange zest to the batter or glaze.
- The cake can be made ahead of time and stored at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
