Portuguese Orange Olive Oil Cake
Bake the best Portuguese Orange Olive Oil Cake! This traditional "Bolo de Laranja com Azeite" recipe delivers an incredibly moist crumb and vibrant orange flavor, elevated by the richness of olive oil.
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 264cal
Cost: $6
Equipment
- oven adjusted to the center rack position
- 9" loaf pan
- citrus zester
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- large bowl
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon navel orange zest *about one large orange, do not zest the pith as that will make it bitter.
- ½ cup navel orange juice *about 2 large oranges worth
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground clove
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup mild olive oil
Dry ingredients
- 2 cups cake flour sifted
- 2 teaspoons baking power
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Glaze
- ¼ cup orange juice *or milk
- 1 cup powdered confectioner's sugar
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add eggs, orange zest, vanilla extract, orange juice, spices, olive oil, and honey. Whisk until fluffy and combined.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Don't overmix or the cake will be tough.
- Transfer batter into a parchment-lined 9" loaf pan.
- Place on center rack in the oven and bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Start checking it at the 40 minute mark.
- Allow cake to cool before adding the orange glaze.
- Garnish with orange slices *optional, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritonal values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 264cal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg