Simple Orange Olive Oil Cake with Almonds

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A moist and tender olive oil cake infused with fresh orange zest and topped with toasted sliced almonds for a subtle crunch. 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 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: 45 min Serves 8 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar and 3 large eggs with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and thick, about 3 minutes. Slowly drizzle in 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil while beating.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh orange zest, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
  4. Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle 1/4 cup sliced almonds evenly on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Step 5: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with 2 tbsp powdered sugar if desired before serving.

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