Orange and Olive Oil Cake
This moist and flavorful orange and olive oil cake is a delightful treat with a hint of citrus and a touch of richness from the olive oil.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Powdered sugar - For dusting
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 1/2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour - 1 1/2 cups
- Eggs - 3
- Sugar - 1 cup
- Olive oil - 1/2 cup
- Oranges - 2
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Zest and juice the oranges. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil and sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice and zest. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 32g
- Protein: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Sugar: 18g