Orange Olive Oil Cake

Name: Orange Olive Oil Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup 2% milk; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Confectioners' sugar

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our orange olive oil cake recipe makes a simple yet flavorful snacking cake that everyone will love. In my house, I always have to bake a double batch.

Ingredients

2 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a greased 8-in. round baking pan with parchment. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until thickened. Gradually beat in oil. Beat in milk, orange zest and orange juice.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely in pan before removing; remove parchment. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 214 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

Citrusy and bright, this orange olive oil cake is the best afternoon snacking cake with a cup of tea or a frothy cappuccino. A really good olive oil makes all the difference. —Cathy Trochelman, Brookfield, Wisconsin

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