Moist Orange Cake Recipe with Olive Oil

This moist orange cake with olive oil is a delightful and flavorful dessert that will surely satisfy your citrus cravings. Made with fresh oranges and high-quality olive oil, this cake is moist, tender, and bursting with orange flavor. It's perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed as is or paired with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This recipe is easy to make and will impress your family and friends with its vibrant taste.

Ingredients

• 3 large oranges
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Grate the zest of one orange and set aside. Juice all three oranges and set aside 1/4 cup of juice for the cake batter.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and grated orange zest. Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers until fragrant and well combined.
4. Add the olive oil to the sugar mixture and whisk until well blended.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice and vanilla extract. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once the cake has cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
12. Slice and enjoy!

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