Description
A moist and flavorful cake made with olive oil and citrus zest, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in olive oil, orange juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use fresh citrus for the best flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg