Description
This Almond Orange Olive Oil Cake is moist, citrusy, and nutty, made with almond flour, olive oil, and fresh orange zest. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
1 cup almond flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 large eggs
Zest of 2 oranges
½ cup fresh orange juice
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. Whisk eggs, sugar, olive oil, orange zest, and juice until frothy.
3. In a bowl, mix almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
5. Pour batter into pan and bake 35–40 minutes, or until golden.
6. Cool 10 minutes before removing, then dust with powdered sugar or glaze.
Notes
Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor.
Can substitute lemon for orange.
Stays moist for days—great make-ahead dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg