Orange Olive Oil Cake
RECIPE
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Ingredients
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Extra-virgin olive oil
170 g -
Large eggs
3 -
Whole milk
300 g -
Grated orange zest
1 tbsp. -
Freshly squeezed orange juice
35 g -
Granulated sugar
350 g -
All-purpose flour
240 g -
Salt & Baking powder
1 tbsp. -
Confectioners’ sugar
For dusting
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Instructions
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STEP 1
Preheat the oven to 165°C. Line the base of a 23 cm springform pan with parchment paper and spray the paper and sides well. Do not use a regular 23 cm cake pan, as it’s too shallow. This cake rises to 6–8 cm at the edges and nearly 10 cm in the center, which could cause overflow.
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STEP 2
In a large bowl, combine the olive oil and eggs, then whisk thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
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STEP 3
Add the milk, orange zest, and orange juice, and whisk until fully combined. Add the sugar and whisk to incorporate.
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STEP 4
Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, then whisk until just combined. Avoid overmixing. The batter will be slightly thin, which is normal.
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STEP 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, set it on a baking sheet, and bake for 70–75 minutes, checking at 60. The cake is done when golden brown, domed, and a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
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STEP 6
Let the cake cool in the springform pan for about 1 hour before removing it and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.