Orange Olive Oil Cake

This moist, fine-crumbed cake gets its richness from fruity olive oil instead of butter and its bright flavor from orange zest and juice — a classic dessert found from Spain to Italy to Greece. It's simple enough for a weeknight but elegant enough for guests.

By YumYum Editorial · Mediterranean

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• to taste Zest of 2 oranges
• 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
4. Whisk in olive oil, yogurt, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla until smooth.
5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined; do not overmix.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.