Cardamom Spiced Orange Olive Oil Cake
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
404 kcal
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Course
Cake
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Cardamom Spiced Orange Olive Oil Cake
Description
This cake combines extra-virgin olive oil with fresh orange zest and juice, honey as a natural sweetener, and Greek yogurt for moisture and tang. Ground cardamom and cinnamon add subtle warm spice, while baking soda and powder provide leavening. After combining wet and dry ingredients, the batter is baked in a well-oiled parchment-lined pan at a moderate temperature until a skewer emerges clean, ensuring the center is cooked without over-browning.
The cake’s texture is dense yet moist, thanks to the olive oil and yogurt, featuring a tender crumb that carries the bright citrus aroma alongside gentle spice notes. The honey adds sweetness with a floral undertone. Confectioners' sugar dusting before serving adds a light finish, and additional orange zest or honey drizzle can enhance presentation and flavor.
Serve this cake plain or with fruit and a cup of tea or coffee for a thoughtful teatime treat or light dessert. Its moistness allows it to pair well with subtle accompaniments without overwhelming them.
If the cake does not fully cook in the center, tent with foil to avoid burning the top and consider adjusting oven temperature, as factors like elevation or pan size affect baking. The cake keeps well at room temperature in an airtight container for three days and freezes up to three months. Dust sugar just before serving to prevent moisture absorption.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil plus more for coating the pan
- 1 teaspoon orange zest from about 1 naval orange, grated
- 1/4 cup orange juice from about 1 naval orange, fresh squeezed
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3 egg large
- 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- confectioners' sugar for dusting
- honey optional, extra, for serving|zest for serving
- orange optional, extra, for serving|zest for serving
Instructions
- Line a 9" circular cake pan with parchment paper (I use a pencil to trace an outline of the bottom of the pan on the paper, then cut slightly inside the line) and grease generously with olive oil, under and over the parchment paper and up the sides of the pan. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F and place an oven rack in the top third of the oven.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil (3/4 cup), orange zest (1 teaspoon), orange juice (1/4 cup), honey (3/4 cup), three eggs, Greek yogurt (1 cup), ground cardamom (1/2 teaspoon), ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon), kosher salt (1/4 teaspoon), baking powder (1/2 teaspoon), and baking soda (1/2 teaspoon).
- Add the flour (1 1/2 cups) and whisk until well-combined.
- Pour into prepared cake pan. Bake at 325 degrees F in the top third of the oven for 45-60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center of the cake comes out clean (see notes).
- Allow to cool in pan on cooling rack for at least 10 minutes. Run knife along the edge to loosen and flip onto a cutting board to remove, then flip back over onto the serving dish.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar through a sifter or by placing it in a mesh sieve and tapping it.
- Slice into 8 pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with extra orange zest, if desired.
Notes
- This cake is moist and dense; baking times may vary with oven and altitude differences, so check doneness carefully.
- If the center is undercooked after 70 minutes, tent with foil and raise oven temperature to 350°F to finish baking without burning the top.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days; dust confectioners' sugar just before serving to avoid moisture dissolving it.
- Freeze leftovers wrapped tightly for up to three months.
- Nutrition info excludes added seasonings and optional ingredients; adjust based on your exact additions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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