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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 Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
35
minutes
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Total Time
50
minutes
mins
Course:
desserts
Cuisine:
Greek, Mediterranean
Servings:
8
Author:
Kevin
Ingredients
1 1/4
cups
all-purpose flour
2/3
cup
sugar
1/2
teaspoon
baking powder
1/4
teaspoon
baking soda
1/4
teaspoon
kosher salt
2/3
cup
extra-virgin olive oil
1/2
cup
Greek yogurt
plain or orange flavored
2
large eggs
3
tablespoons
orange juice
plus zest
US Customary
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Metric
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:
321
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
33
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
16
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
14
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Cholesterol:
42
mg
|
Sodium:
154
mg
|
Potassium:
67
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
18
g
|
Vitamin A:
73
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
39
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg