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Cardamom Spiced Orange Olive Oil Cake Recipe

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This Cardamom Spiced Orange Olive Oil Cake is a moist, dense, and flavorful dessert that combines the fresh zest and juice of oranges with warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon. Sweetened naturally with honey and enriched with creamy Greek yogurt and extra-virgin olive oil, this cake is perfect for serving warm or at room temperature, garnished with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar and a drizzle of honey for an elegant touch.

  • Total Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Cake Batter

  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for coating the pan
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest (from about 1 navel orange)
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (from about 1 navel orange)
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

For Serving (Optional)

  • Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
  • Extra honey for drizzling
  • Additional orange zest

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Line a 9-inch circular cake pan with parchment paper, tracing the bottom of the pan and cutting just inside the line. Generously grease the parchment paper and the sides of the pan with extra-virgin olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325 degrees F (163 degrees C) and position a rack in the top third of the oven.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients and Spices: In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup olive oil, 1 teaspoon grated orange zest, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 3/4 cup honey, 3 large eggs, 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt until thoroughly combined.
  4. Add Leavening and Flour: Incorporate 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour into the wet ingredients. Whisk gently until the batter is smooth and well combined without overmixing.
  5. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the center remains undercooked after 70 minutes, tent the cake with foil and increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F to finish baking without burning the top.
  6. Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a cooling rack for at least 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then invert the cake onto a cutting board. Flip it back onto a serving dish with the top facing up.
  7. Decorate and Serve: Dust the cake with confectioners’ sugar through a fine sieve. Slice into 8 pieces and serve warm or at room temperature, optionally drizzled with extra honey and sprinkled with additional orange zest for enhanced flavor.

Notes

  • The cake is dense and very moist. Baking times can vary based on oven, altitude, pan size, yogurt consistency, and flour brand. For an undercooked center after prolonged baking, tent with foil and raise oven temperature to 350°F to finish baking without burning.
  • Store the cake at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days; dust with confectioners’ sugar just before serving to prevent it from absorbing moisture.
  • Leftovers freeze well up to three months when tightly wrapped or stored in an airtight bag.
  • Nutrition facts exclude added sodium from seasonings and optional toppings; these can vary by brand and preparation method.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/cardamom-spiced-orange-olive-oil-cake-recipe/