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orange cardamom olive oil cake topped with powdered sugar, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves

Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Cake

Fatimah
This super moist and fluffy orange and cardamom olive oil cake is a classic twist on a classic. It's full of flavor and absolutely delicious!
5 from 12 Ratings
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course brunch, Dessert, party meal
Cuisine International, Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup yogurt
  • ½ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon orange blossom water optional, highly recommended

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  • In a medium bowl, add the granulated sugar and the orange zest. Massage them between your fingers so you extract the oils in the zest to give off as much flavor as possible. Now, add in the eggs and whisk well.
  • To another bowl add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cardamom. The best option is for you to take fresh cardamom pods and grind them in a spice grinder so the flavor is strong and fresh.
  • Add the olive oil, milk, orange blossom (if you're using it), ⅓ cup orange juice, and yogurt to the sugar and egg mixture. Whisk together well until everything is well incorporated.
  • Gradually stir in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
  • Bake the cake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Immediately after removing from the oven, poke the surface of the cake with a toothpick or with a fork. Pour 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed orange juice all over.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the cake has cooled, you can serve it as is or decorate it with powdered sugar or an orange sugar glaze.

Notes

  1. Use high-quality olive oil: It is one of the main flavors in the cake, so you want to use good quality oil, like Palestinian olive oil, that you enjoy the taste of.
  2. Use fresh orange juice and zest: The orange flavor is what sets this cake apart, so you want to make sure it’s fresh and flavorful. Fresh oranges are the best option here for an ultimate flavor.
  3. Add orange blossom water: It is an optional ingredient, however, it is highly recommended since it enhances the aroma and flavor.
  4. Use a bundt pan to make cut down baking time! about 30-35 minutes.
Keyword cardamom cake, easy cake, olive oil cake, orange cake, orange cardamom cake
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