Citrus Olive Oil Cake Recipe
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4.7
Citrus Olive Oil Cake Recipe
Description
The Citrus Olive Oil Cake Recipe highlights a blend of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, balanced by a significant amount of sugar and eggs to aerate the batter. The use of extra virgin olive oil together with orange juice and lemon zest creates a citrus-infused, moist cake that bakes evenly in a bundt pan. The cake is baked at 350°F for around 75 minutes until a skewer comes out clean, signaling thorough cooking. Cooling it slightly before inverting helps maintain its shape.
The cake offers a tender yet sturdy texture with a citrus aroma. The powdered sugar dusting adds gentle sweetness and a hint of elegance. This dessert pairs well with tea or coffee and can be served as a light dessert or afternoon snack. Its moist crumb benefits from the oil, which keeps it fresh longer than butter-based cakes.
To store, keep the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. For longer preservation, freezing is recommended for up to two months. Shielding the top with foil during baking prevents premature browning while maintaining moisture inside.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 17½oz/497g
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¾ teaspoons salt
- 5 large egg
- 3 cups granulated sugar 24oz/675g
- 1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil 12floz/340ml
- 1 ½ cups orange juice 12floz/340ml
- lemon zest of 2 lemons
- powdered sugar for serving
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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