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Orange Blossom Olive Oil Cake Glow

A moist Mediterranean-inspired olive oil cake infused with fresh orange juice, orange zest, and delicate orange blossom water.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange blossom water
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange Blossom Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  3. Combine eggs, sugar, olive oil, orange juice, orange blossom water, vanilla, and zest.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool completely before glazing.
  7. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cake.

Notes

Use a mild fruity olive oil for the best balance of flavor and texture.