dessert

Simple Orange Olive Oil Cake

This super easy orange olive oil cake is your new go-to for a moist, tender dessert bursting with bright citrus notes. Made with common pantry staples, it comes together in minutes and bakes into a beautifully golden loaf, perfect for any occasion from breakfast to a light after-dinner treat. The olive oil lends an incredibly rich texture and subtle fruitiness that perfectly complements the fresh orange.

Simple Orange Olive Oil Cake
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
50 min
Total time
65 min
Servings:
4
persons

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cupAll-purpose flour
  • 0.8 cupGranulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoonBaking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoonSalt
  • 2Large eggs
  • 0.5 cupExtra virgin olive oil (mild-flavored)
  • 0.5 cupWhole milk
  • 1 tablespoonOrange zest (from 1 large orange)
  • 0.3 cupFresh orange juice (from 1 large orange)
  • 0.5 cupPowdered sugar (for glaze, optional)
  • 1 tablespoonOrange juice (for glaze, optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, or line with parchment paper for easy removal.

    ⏱ 2 min
  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

    ⏱ 2 min
  3. 3

    In a separate medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Then, whisk in the extra virgin olive oil, whole milk, orange zest, and fresh orange juice until the mixture is smooth.

    ⏱ 3 min
  4. 4

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or whisk just until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough cake.

    ⏱ 3 min
  5. 5

    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

    ⏱ 50 min
  6. 6

    Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

    ⏱ 15 min
  7. 7

    If desired, prepare a simple glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

    ⏱ 3 min