Description
A bright, moist cake made with olive oil and fresh orange juice, resulting in a soft crumb and delightful aroma.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the olive oil, orange juice, and orange zest.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally dust with sugar or serve with jam. Store wrapped at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg