Ingredients
🍊 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
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- 1 tsp baking powder
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- ½ tsp baking soda
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- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
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- 3 large eggs
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- ¾ cup sugar (you can use coconut sugar for a richer flavor)
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- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ( optional - cardamom olive oil! )
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- ¾ cup fresh orange juice (from about 2–3 oranges)
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- Zest of 1 large orange
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- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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- Optional: 2 tbsp orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier)
For Finishing:
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- Powdered sugar, for dusting
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- Optional: lemon glaze (mix powdered sugar + lemon juice)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan or line a round cake pan with parchment paper. (You can use a loaf pan, but baking time will increase slightly.)
👉 Pro Tip: If your olive oil is super peppery, opt for a milder version so the citrus flavor shines.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and slightly frothy—about 2 minutes by hand, or 1 minute with a hand mixer.
To the egg mixture, add olive oil, orange juice, zest, vanilla extract, and orange liqueur (if using). Whisk until well combined.
Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Don’t overmix—we want a tender crumb, not a workout.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes before removing from the pan.
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze if you’re feeling extra. Serve with whipped cream, yogurt, or citrus segments.
Notes
you can replace the extra virgin olive oil with cardamom olive oil! Doing so will add a lovely, aromatic twist to the cake, enhancing the citrus flavor with a hint of warm spice.
Just keep in mind that cardamom has a stronger flavor, so it will infuse the cake with that distinctive spice. If you like cardamom, this could be a fantastic variation! You might even consider adding a little more zest or a dash of cinnamon to enhance the spiced vibe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 - 50 minutes