Indulge in a delightful and moist blood orange yogurt olive oil cake. Made with tangy blood oranges, creamy yogurt, and rich olive oil, this cake is bursting with citrus flavor and has a tender crumb. Enjoy a slice of this scrumptious cake with a cup of tea or as a dessert after a satisfying meal. With a preparing time of just 20 minutes, you can easily whip up this sensational cake at home.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup blood orange juice
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon blood orange zest
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
- Add the yogurt, blood orange juice, olive oil, and blood orange zest to the sugar mixture, and whisk until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
Interesting Facts
Blood oranges get their vibrant red color from anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants.
Olive oil adds a subtle richness and moistness to the cake, making it incredibly tender.
Yogurt not only adds a tangy flavor but also helps keep the cake moist for days.