Olive Oil Cake
Wonderfully moist and lightly sweetened, this olive oil cake is the perfect cake to enjoy in the morning with a cup of coffee or tea. It is loaded with antioxidants and healthy fats, making it a healthy alternative to cakes made with other fats.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup white granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 2 lg eggs
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup orange juice
- zest of 1 orange
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sliced almonds (or any nut of your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and spray a 9-inch round cake pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, crack both eggs and add the sugar. Using an electric whisk, whisk them together until pale yellow, about 2 minutes.
- Add the olive oil, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest of the orange and whisk to combine.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients, the flour, baking soda and powder and salt. Whisk for another minute until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the oiled cake pan and sprinkle with the sliced almonds. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and lightly golden on top. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and dust with powdered sugar, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg