Orange Olive Oil Cake

By Charlie

Published Mar. 15, 2026

This is a version of the classic Olive Oil Cake with a bit of orange flavor added. This cake is light and spongy, and the citrus flavor is refreshing.

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Orange Olive Oil Cake

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake pan
  • parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil (180ml)
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • zest of one orange
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (120g)
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour (205g)
  • 1 ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • optional: powdered sugar for decorating

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Line the pan with parchment paper.
  • In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until light in color and slightly fluffy.
  • Add the olive oil and mix carefully until incorporated.
  • Add the orange juice, orange zest, vanilla, and Greek yogurt and mix until just incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture and mix until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 45-55 minutes until lightly golden in color and a toothpick placed in the center emerges cleanly.
  • Optional: Once the cake has cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar on top.