Orange Olive Oil Cake
Introduction
Few desserts capture the essence of sunny mornings quite like an orange olive oil cake. The bright, fragrant citrus zest combines with the subtle richness of olive oil to create a cake that’s moist, tender, and wonderfully aromatic. This cake is simple enough for a weeknight treat but elegant enough to serve at brunch or a special gathering. The silky crumb from cake flour and the gentle tang of Greek yogurt balance beautifully with the natural sweetness of sugar, making every bite light, flavorful, and utterly satisfying. Whether drizzled with a sweet orange glaze or dusted with powdered sugar, it’s a dessert that feels both comforting and refined.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups cake flour (180 g / 6.3 oz) – see note below for making cake flour from all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder (4 g / 0.14 oz)
- ½ tsp baking soda (2 g / 0.07 oz)
- ¼ tsp salt (1.5 g / 0.05 oz)
- Zest of 1 medium orange
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, room temperature (240 g / 8.5 oz)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g / 7 oz)
- ½ cup light olive oil (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz)
Orange Glaze (optional):
- ½ cup orange juice (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g / 4.2 oz)
Directions
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