Orange Olive Oil Cake
In short: A tender round cake scented with orange zest and mild olive oil, made without butter. It stays moist for days and is good with yogurt or berries. It takes about 1 h 3 min in total and makes 10 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 43 min
- Total
- 1 h 3 min
- Servings
- 10
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 290 kcal
Olive oil cake is a simple one-bowl cake that stays moist for days. A mild olive oil gives it a fruity depth and a tender, slightly springy crumb, and fresh orange zest and juice give it a clear citrus flavor. There is no butter to soften and no mixer to find. Serve it plain with coffee, or with whipped cream, yogurt and berries for dessert.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 20 cm (8 inch) round springform or cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Rub the orange zest into the 200 g of sugar in a large bowl with your fingertips until fragrant.
- Whisk in the eggs for 1 minute, until pale and slightly thick. Slowly whisk in the olive oil, then the orange juice and vanilla.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt over the wet ingredients and fold gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan and sprinkle the top with the extra tablespoon of sugar.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until deep golden, the top springs back when pressed and a skewer in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then release the cake and cool it on a rack. Serve at room temperature.
Tips
- Use a mild, fruity olive oil. A very peppery or bitter oil can taste harsh in a sweet cake.
- Swap half of the orange for lemon, or add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh rosemary to the batter.
Questions and answers
Can I use a different oil in olive oil cake?
Sunflower or another neutral oil works well, but you lose the fruity depth that olive oil gives.
How should I store olive oil cake?
Cover it and keep it at room temperature for up to 4 days. It is often better on the second day.
Can I bake this cake in a loaf pan?
Yes. Use a 23 x 13 cm (9 x 5 inch) loaf pan lined with parchment and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.
How long does it take to make Orange Olive Oil Cake?
About 1 h 3 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 43 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Orange Olive Oil Cake?
About 290 kcal per serving, with 4 g of protein, 40 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 290 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 235 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
