Fresh Citrus Ginger Scented Cake (Printable Version)

Moist olive oil cake bursting with zesty citrus and warm ginger aromas, ideal for a bright dessert experience.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - Zest of 2 oranges
07 - Zest of 1 lemon
08 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
09 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
10 - 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
12 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ For Serving

14 - Powdered sugar for dusting
15 - Additional citrus zest
16 - Fresh whipped cream or Greek yogurt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Combine sugar with orange zest, lemon zest, and grated ginger in a large bowl. Rub mixture with fingertips to release citrus oils.
04 - Whisk eggs into sugar mixture until pale and slightly thickened.
05 - Add olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
06 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
07 - Pour batter into prepared cake pan. Smooth top with spatula.
08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and cake springs back lightly when touched.
09 - Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with extra citrus zest before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of olive oil and citrus creates an incredibly moist crumb that stays fresh for days
  • Fresh ginger adds a subtle warmth that makes this cake interesting rather than just sweet
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are non negotiable here because cold eggs will seize when they hit the olive oil
  • Let the cake cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar or the moisture will make the sugar melt into streaks
03 -
  • Zest your citrus before juicing to make the process easier and avoid losing any precious oils
  • Use a light fruity olive oil rather than extra virgin with strong peppery notes

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