Description
Indulge in the bright and sunny flavors of this Citrus Olive Oil Cake. Bursting with the zesty essence of oranges and lemons, this moist and tender cake is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until pale. Slowly whisk in olive oil, then stir in yogurt, juices, zests, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- This cake is extra moist and stays fresh for days.
- Try using blood orange or Meyer lemon for a unique flavor twist.
- Delicious when served with whipped cream or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
