Cardamom-Spiced Orange Olive Oil Cake

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Moist olive oil cake fragrant with cardamom and fresh orange zest, offering a delicate balance of citrus and spice for a refined dessert. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 8 Mediterranean cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground cardamom until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup granulated sugar with 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil until smooth.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 large eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in 2 tbsp fresh orange zest, 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, mixing just until no flour streaks remain — do not overmix.
  6. Step 6: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is golden brown.
  8. Step 8: Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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