Almond Orange Olive Oil Cake (Printable Version)

Moist Mediterranean cake with olive oil, almonds, and fresh orange zest

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 ½ cups almond flour (finely ground almonds)
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
05 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 3 large eggs
07 - ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - ½ cup whole milk (or unsweetened plant milk)
09 - Zest of 2 large oranges
10 - ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Topping

12 - Powdered sugar for dusting
13 - Sliced almonds for garnish
14 - Orange zest curls

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the olive oil, milk, orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle sliced almonds over the batter if desired.
06 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Before serving, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with orange zest curls if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is incredibly moist without being dense or heavy
  • Olive oil adds a subtle fruity note that pairs beautifully with bright orange
  • Almond flour creates a tender crumb that keeps fresh for days
  • Simple enough for a Tuesday afternoon but elegant for weekend guests
02 -
  • Do not overmix the batter or your cake may become dense instead of tender.
  • The cake continues cooking slightly as it cools, so removing it when a toothpick has just a few moist crumbs is perfect.
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a more uniform texture.
03 -
  • Zest your oranges before juicing them so the zest stays fluffy and easy to measure.
  • Let the batter rest for 10 minutes before baking for an even more tender crumb.

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