Orange Olive Oil Cake
This vegan orange olive oil cake is tender, moist, and ultra-flavorful. It's packed with bright citrusy orange juice & zest and smells amazing as it bakes! It makes a simple but elegant treat midweek or to shine for special occasions, like brunch, dinner parties, potlucks, or even Easter!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 341kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon of sea salt
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- ½ cup of orange juice
- ½ cup of olive oil
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla
- zest of two oranges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9' round cake pan.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Mix well. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, orange juice, olive oil, vanilla, and orange zest.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into cake pan and bake 35 minutes or until a tester comes out clean and edges of cake have begun to pull away from the pan.
- Allow cake to cool completely before unmolding from pan.
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Notes
- Use good-quality olive oil: It’s best to use a mild or light extra-virgin olive oil to add flavor without overpowering the orange.
- Use fresh orange juice: For the freshest flavor. Also, zest the orange before juicing for ease.
- Measure the oil carefully: If you use too little, the cake will be dry. Too much, and it becomes heavy/greasy.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 409mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg
