Citrus-Kissed Olive Oil Breakfast Cake

Citrus-Kissed Olive Oil Breakfast Cake

BreakfastMediterranean⏱ 1 hrServes 10

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A tender, magnificently moist cake where fruity extra-virgin olive oil replaces butter entirely, creating a crumb so supple it practically melts on the tongue. Perfumed with fresh orange and lemon zest and enriched with a splash of Grand Marnier, this rustic Italian-inspired cake is elegant enough for company yet simple enough to stir together on a quiet morning, served in thick slices with yogurt and seasonal fruit.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup fine almond flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

+ 12 more ingredients

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease the parchment as well.

2

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined with no lumps.

3

In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until light and frothy, about 1 minute. Add the olive oil and whisk vigorously until the mixture is emulsified and slightly thickened.

4

Add the yogurt, orange zest, lemon zest, orange juice, Grand Marnier (or lemon juice), and vanilla extract to the egg-oil mixture. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until just combined. The batter should be smooth but do not overmix; a few small streaks of flour are perfectly fine.

6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top gently with the spatula.

7

Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden, the cake has pulled slightly away from the sides of the pan, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

8

Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then turn it out onto the rack to cool completely. The cake is delicious served slightly warm or at room temperature.

9

Dust generously with powdered sugar and sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the top just before serving. Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh berries, or a drizzle of honey.

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Nutrition Estimate

385Calories
7gProtein
41gCarbs
20gFat

Per serving • Estimated by Blinner AI