Moist Whole Orange Olive Oil Cake
Moist Whole Orange Olive Oil Cake
Ingredients
- 2 small whole oranges, seedless
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with olive oil or butter, then dust with a little flour to prevent sticking. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
Wash the whole seedless oranges thoroughly. Cut them into quarters and remove any remaining seeds. Place the orange pieces into a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until the oranges are completely smooth and pureed, with no large chunks remaining. This may take a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pureed oranges, granulated sugar, and olive oil. Whisk them together until well incorporated and the sugar begins to dissolve.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until the flour is just combined and no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough cake.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should also feel springy to the touch.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the loaf pan for 10-15 minutes. This allows the cake to set before being removed.
⏱️ 15 min
- 8
Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely, about 45-60 minutes, before slicing or adding any desired glaze.
⏱️ 45 min
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Moist Whole Orange Olive Oil Cake
Ingredients
- 2 small whole oranges, seedless
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with olive oil or butter, then dust with a little flour to prevent sticking. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
Wash the whole seedless oranges thoroughly. Cut them into quarters and remove any remaining seeds. Place the orange pieces into a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until the oranges are completely smooth and pureed, with no large chunks remaining. This may take a few minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pureed oranges, granulated sugar, and olive oil. Whisk them together until well incorporated and the sugar begins to dissolve.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until the flour is just combined and no dry streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough cake.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour the cake batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Gently tap the pan on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown on top and a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should also feel springy to the touch.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the loaf pan for 10-15 minutes. This allows the cake to set before being removed.
⏱️ 15 min - 8
Carefully invert the cake onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely, about 45-60 minutes, before slicing or adding any desired glaze.
⏱️ 45 min