Quick Orange Almond Olive Oil Cake

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Moist olive oil cake infused with bright orange zest and studded with toasted almonds for a simple yet flavorful dessert. 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 310 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 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup granulated sugar and 3 large eggs until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Slowly whisk in 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp orange zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully combined.
  5. Step 5: Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds, reserving a small handful for topping.
  7. Step 7: Pour batter into prepared pan and sprinkle the reserved almonds evenly on top.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is golden.
  9. Step 9: Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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