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Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake: 2 amazing reasons

Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake
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This moist Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake is a delightful winter treat. It captures the bright, zesty flavor of blood oranges and the richness of olive oil for a perfectly tender crumb.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup fresh blood orange juice
  • Zest of 2 blood oranges
  • Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and olive oil until well combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the blood orange juice. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the blood orange zest.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • Using a good quality extra virgin olive oil will enhance the flavor of the cake.
  • Ensure your blood oranges are fresh for the best juice and zest.
  • This cake is delicious served on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream.

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