There’s nothing like a rich Olive Oil Cake that tastes like the Mediterranean. I’m sharing why I love Moroccan olive oil to make my favorite olive oil cake recipe, plus tips on extra virgin olive oil and a video recipe!
Line a 9 inch cake pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, Mix all the cake ingredients using a whisk until well blended but not necessarily smooth. Keep some lumps in your batter.
Pour the batter to the prepared baking pan and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 50-55 minutes.
Use a toothpick and insert it in the middle of the cake to check if it comes out clean, that would mean the cake is ready.
Allow the cake to cool slightly until it’s warm enough for you to handle.
Use the same toothpick to poke the top surface of the cake.
And now take a pastry brush and brush the 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the surface and allow the cake to soak it up.
After 20 minutes or so, once the cake has cooled completely, place it on a serving plate and dust it with confectioners sugar or powdered sugar.
Serve right away and enjoy!!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
ORANGE OLIVE OIL CAKE TIPS
Use quality extra virgin olive for the best tasting olive oil cake. I use Mina’s Extra virgin olive oil which you buy on amazon.
Preheat the oven before starting the recipe because it comes together really quick.
Line your baking pan with parchment paper for easiest cleanup.
Use a 9 inch round pan, square pan or springform pan.
Have a large bowl, a whisk and a spatula ready and measure the ingredients.
Use orange instead of clementine or even lemon. I prefer orange or clementine.
Whisk everything into a large bowl and the batter is ready.
Once the cake is golden brown and out of the oven and while it’s still warm, poke the surface with a toothpick and brush the entire cake with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
A light dusting of powdered sugar gives the cake a comfort feel.
Once cooled, the cake stays fresh on the counter well covered for at least 3-4 days. It remains moist and tasty!
You can freeze the cooled olive oil, well wrapped for up to 3 months.
ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts
Olive Oil Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 87mg4%
Potassium 170mg5%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 24g27%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 103IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 76mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.