Carmelized Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Toasted Almonds

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A moist olive oil cake infused with bright citrus zest and topped with caramelized sugar and toasted almonds for a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt 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 360 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 360 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, sift together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup granulated sugar and 3 large eggs until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Slowly drizzle in 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil while whisking continuously, then add 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp orange zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Step 5: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Step 6: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: While the cake is warm, sprinkle 1/4 cup granulated sugar evenly over the top and broil for 2-3 minutes until the sugar caramelizes and bubbles — watch carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds over the caramelized surface. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

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