Orange olive oil cake is one of those recipes that feels like a secret — a dessert so good people assume it's complicated, when in reality it comes together in one bowl with pantry ingredients and about ten minutes of active work. This version draws from the olive oil cakes found across the Mediterranean and Latin Caribbean, where fruit and good oil have always been the foundation of the best sweets. Fresh orange zest and juice give it a bright, floral fragrance that fills the kitchen as it bakes. The olive oil keeps the crumb moist and tender for days, which means this is a cake worth making even if you're not expecting company — it only gets better on the second and third day.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Meal Type: Dessert
Health Tags: Cardiac