One-Bowl Orange Olive Oil Cake with Almonds
A moist, tender cake featuring bright orange zest and juice, enriched with olive oil and topped with toasted almonds for a subtle crunch. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar 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 320 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.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (full fat)
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8-inch round cake pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined.
- Step 3: In the same bowl, add 1 cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp orange zest, 1/4 cup full-fat plain yogurt, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously until the batter is smooth and homogenous, about 2-3 minutes.
- Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds evenly over the surface.
- Step 5: Bake for 38-42 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are golden.
- Step 6: Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve sliced with a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
