Rustic Orange Olive Oil Pound Cake

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A moist pound cake with a tender crumb, brightened by fresh orange zest and enriched with fruity olive oil for a subtly fragrant finish. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 8 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt; set aside.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 3 large eggs and 1 cup granulated sugar on medium-high speed until pale and thick, about 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: With the mixer on low, slowly stream in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, then add 1/4 cup whole milk, 2 tsp fresh orange zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.
  5. Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just incorporated without overmixing.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is golden.
  8. Step 8: Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Step 9: Optionally dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

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