5.0 from 3 votes
Greek Olive Oil Cake
Moist and fluffy with a bright, citrusy flavor, this luxurious Greek olive oil cake is elegant in its simplicity and its rich earthiness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain or orange flavored
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons orange juice plus zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF and spray 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Zest 1 tablespoon of orange peel, set aside. Juice orange and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Create a well in the flour mix and add olive oil, yogurt and eggs. Using a rubber spatula, stir into the dry ingredients.
- Add orange juice, zest and fold batter until combined and there are no lumps.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing. Serve dusted with powdered sugar (as pictured), optional.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
67mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.