Spiced Orange Olive Oil Cake

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until thick and light yellow.
3. Gradually add in the sugar while whisking until mixture is thick and pale.
4. Whisk in the olive oil and orange juice until well blended.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Fold in the orange zest.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Olive oil has been used in cakes since ancient times.
• Orange zest adds a subtle citrus flavor to the cake.
• Cardamom, cinnamon, and nutmeg are spices that are often used in baking.