Summer Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Honey Glaze

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A moist and tender olive oil cake infused with fresh citrus zest and drizzled with a sweet honey glaze, perfect for warm days. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher 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 300 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 300 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 bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt until combined.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, beat 3 large eggs with 1 cup granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Slowly drizzle in 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil while continuing to beat, then add 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp orange zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by whisking together 1/4 cup honey and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
  8. Step 8: Once the cake is slightly warm, poke holes across the surface with a skewer and pour the honey glaze evenly over it, allowing it to soak in. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.

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