Description
This Orange Olive Oil Cake is a moist and tender dessert featuring fresh orange zest and juice combined with fruity extra virgin olive oil. Lightly sweetened and dusted with confectioners’ sugar, it’s perfect for an elegant snack or a delightful finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup 2% milk
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round baking pan. Line the pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the eggs on high speed for three minutes until light and frothy. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture thickens and becomes pale.
- Gradually beat in the extra virgin olive oil, followed by the 2% milk, grated orange zest, and fresh orange juice. Mix until everything is well combined, creating a smooth batter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Gently fold the flour mixture into the wet egg mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a mini offset spatula, butter knife, or the back of a spoon to spread the batter evenly across the pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean without wet batter.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan at room temperature. Once cooled, carefully remove the cake from the pan and peel off the parchment paper.
- Lightly dust the top of the cake with confectioners’ sugar. Slice and serve as a deliciously moist orange-flavored treat. Enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 214 calories
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg