Citrus Olive Oil Cake
This Citrus Olive Oil Cake is a light, moist, and fragrant dessert made with fresh orange and lemon juice, zest, and smooth olive oil. With a tender crumb and bright, refreshing flavor, this citrus olive oil cake recipe is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup olive oil (mild flavor)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk or yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking continuously until fully incorporated.
- Add orange juice, lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and milk or yogurt; mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve plain or dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Use high-quality, mild olive oil for best flavor.Fresh citrus juice and zest provide the brightest taste.Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and tender.The cake stays moist for several days, making it great for advance baking.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/citrus-olive-oil-cake/
