Sicilian-Inspired Citrus and Olive Oil Cake

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A moist and fragrant cake bursting with fresh regional orange zest and rich olive oil, perfect for a light dessert or afternoon treat. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, extra virgin olive oil 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 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: 40 min Serves 8 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. Step 2: In a large 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 separate bowl, beat 3 large eggs with 1 cup granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes using a hand mixer.
  4. Step 4: Slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil while continuing to beat, then fold in 2 tbsp fresh orange zest and 1/4 cup fresh orange juice.
  5. Step 5: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
  6. Step 6: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.
  7. Step 7: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar before serving.

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