Description
A moist, elegant brunch cake made with olive oil and fresh orange, featuring a tangy honey yogurt glaze. This simple recipe uses just five core ingredients and stays fresh for days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium fresh oranges (zest and juice)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- Orange zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Zest both oranges until you have about 2 tablespoons of zest. Cut oranges in half and squeeze to get about 1/2 cup of fresh juice.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, sugar, and eggs vigorously for 2 minutes until pale and thickened. Add orange juice and zest; whisk until combined.
- Add flour to the wet mixture and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, and confectioners’ sugar to make the glaze. Adjust consistency with orange juice or sugar if needed.
- Drizzle glaze over the completely cooled cake and sprinkle with extra orange zest if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs to prevent curdling. Ensure the cake is completely cool before glazing to prevent the honey from melting. Can be made gluten-free by using a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: olive oil cake, orange cake, brunch recipe, gluten-free cake, honey yogurt glaze, easy baking, Mediterranean dessert