Orange Olive Oil Cake
This Orange Olive Oil Cake is a moist, tender dessert infused with fresh orange flavor and rich olive oil. Light yet flavorful, this easy citrus cake recipe is perfect for everyday baking, tea time, or elegant desserts, delivering a soft crumb and bright, refreshing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup olive oil (mild flavor)
- 1/2 cup milk or yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease or line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, orange juice, orange zest, olive oil, milk or yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve as is or dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with an orange glaze.
Notes
Use fresh orange juice and zest for the best flavor.Choose a mild olive oil to avoid bitterness.Do not overmix to maintain a tender crumb.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/orange-olive-oil-cake/
