Sheet Pan Orange Olive Oil Pound Cake

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A moist pound cake baked on a sheet pan, infused with bright orange zest and rich olive oil for a tender crumb and fragrant finish. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 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 280 calories and feeds 12, 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: 40 min Serves 12 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch sheet pan with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt until combined.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar and 4 large eggs with a mixer on medium-high speed for 3 minutes until thick and pale.
  4. Step 4: Slowly drizzle in 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil while mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
  5. Step 5: Add 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tbsp orange zest, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.
  6. Step 6: Gradually fold the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients with a spatula until no streaks remain.
  7. Step 7: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared sheet pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Step 8: Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
  9. Step 9: Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares to serve.

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