Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Zest
8 servings
1 hour
Light and Moist: This cake has a delicate flavor from the olive oil and bright citrus zest.
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fats: 12g
  • Carbs: 45g
Ingredients:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
Ingredient Availability:
Available at Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and most local supermarkets.
Ingredient Availability in the UK:
All ingredients are available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, ASDA, and Morrisons. All-purpose flour, sugar, and baking ingredients (baking powder, baking soda, salt) are in the baking aisle. Olive oil is in the pantry section, and fresh citrus (lemons and oranges) is available in the produce section. Powdered sugar is also in the baking aisle.
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sugar, eggs, citrus zest, and orange juice.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet
Step 4: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Zest
Once your Olive Oil Cake is baked and garnished with the citrus zest, it will be ready to serve. Serve it warm and fresh. The Olive Oil Cake will pair well with a variety of Mediterranean beverages and desserts. You can serve it alongside a selection of fresh fruits or as a sweet ending to a Mediterranean-inspired meal.
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