Description
This Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Glaze is a moist and flavorful dessert that perfectly combines the richness of olive oil with the bright flavors of citrus fruits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk, lemon zest, and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and orange juice to make the glaze.
- Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top and serve.
Notes
- This cake tastes even better the next day!
- Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can add more citrus zest for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg