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Greek Olive Oil Cake

Moist and fluffy with a bright, citrusy flavor, this luxurious Greek olive oil cake is elegant in its simplicity and its rich earthiness.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: desserts
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Servings: 8
Author: Kevin

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF and spray 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Zest 1 tablespoon of orange peel, set aside. Juice orange and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Create a well in the flour mix and add olive oil, yogurt and eggs. Using a rubber spatula, stir into the dry ingredients.
  • Add orange juice, zest and fold batter until combined and there are no lumps.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool before slicing. Serve dusted with powdered sugar (as pictured), optional.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg