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Orange Olive Oil Cake

Orange Olive Oil Cake

A moist, citrus-infused cake with a tender crumb and delicate orange flavor, made with extra virgin olive oil for richness without butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
55 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Baking
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • Zest one medium juicy orange
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup high-quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (for the glaze)

Instructions
 

  • 1.Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 9-inch round pan.
    2.Mix Wet: Whisk oil, sugar, eggs, juice, zest, and vanilla.
    3.Combine Dry: Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    4.Batter: Gently fold dry into wet ingredients until just combined.
    5.Bake: 45-50 minutes until tester comes clean. Cool 1 hour.
    6.Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and juice, drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

  • Use mild, fruity olive oil for best flavor
  • Cake tastes better the next day as flavors develop
  • Substitute blood oranges for variation
Keyword Orange Olive Oil Cake