Description
A delightful dessert that combines the richness of olive oil with the bright, zesty notes of citrus, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (60 ml)
- 1/2 cup olive oil (120 ml)
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and add orange juice, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Stir in the zests of orange and lemon into the wet mixture.
- Combine the wet and dry mixtures, folding gently to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with different citrus fruits.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Sicilian Citrus Olive Oil Cake, Italian dessert, citrus cake, olive oil cake