Orange Olive Oil Cake

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    45 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    387 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Orange Olive Oil Cake

The best Orange Olive Oil Cake recipe is tender and moist, and so easy to make with a simple mascarpone frosting.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour (167 grams)
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar (250 grams)
  • orange zest from 1 large orange
  • 3/4 cup olive oil 180ml, extra virgin
  • 2 egg large
  • 3/4 cups milk (187ml)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Whipped Mascarpone Frosting:

  • 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese (170 grams)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar (75 grams)
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • orange zest from 1 orange

Garnish (Optional):

  • Orange slices I buy them at Trader Joes, candied, or tangerine slices
  • mint leaf I use these in the Spring/Summer months, fresh
  • rosemary I use this in the Winter months, sprig

Instructions

  1. Prep pan: Grease an 8x2-inch cake pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  2. Flour mixture: In a small bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. Wet mixture: In a large bowl mix orange zest and granulated sugar together until well combined. Stir in olive oil. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add milk, vanilla and almond extract. Stir in flour mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
  5. Whipped Mascarpone Frosting: Add mascarpone, powdered sugar, whipping cream and zest to a bowl and beat with electric mixers (or use a food processor) until very smooth and fluffy. Spread over cooled cake. Garnish with candied orange slices and sprigs of fresh mint, or rosemary.
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Notes

  • Olive Oil: Extra Virgin Olive oil is best, but use high quality. I like the California Olive Ranch (for everyday), or Pompeian (smooth), both found at your local grocery store. However, you can use regular olive oil if thats what you have on hand. The milder the flavor the milder it will pronounce in the cake, so it depends on your preference, as well.
  • Freezing Instructions: The olive oil cake (unfrosted) may be frozen in an air-tight freezer container for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 10g (50%) Trans Fat 0.003g (0%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 173mg (7%) Potassium 54mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 275IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.03mg (0%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 173mg 7%
Potassium 54mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 275IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.03mg 0%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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