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Description
Enjoy a moist and flavorful cake that combines the brightness of citrus with the richness of olive oil. This simple yet elegant cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- Optional glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons fresh citrus juice (lemon or orange)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract, orange juice, lemon juice, lemon zest, and orange zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes for a round cake, or 40-45 minutes for a loaf cake, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with citrus juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense citrus flavor, add more zest to the batter.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg