Orange Olive Oil Cake

Ingredients

• 1.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.66 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 tsp baking powder
• 0.25 tsp baking soda
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.66 cup olive oil (plus extra for greasing the pan)
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 eggs (large, room temperature)
• 0.25 cup orange juice
• 1 orange zest (from one organic orange)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Oil a baking dish of your choosing, such as a 9-inch round pan or a rectangular tart form.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until combined.

5. 5

   Add the Greek yogurt, olive oil, orange juice, and orange zest to the eggs and whisk until smooth.

6. 6

   Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the whisked wet ingredients.

7. 7

   Whisk the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined into a smooth batter.

8. 8

   Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

9. 9

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

10. 10

    Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

The video shows a doubled version of this recipe. Ensure eggs are at room temperature to help the batter emulsify properly. An organic orange is recommended for zesting to avoid pesticides on the peel.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• cake
• baking
• citrus
• vegetarian
• olive oil cake
• snack