Description
A vibrant, moist cake infused with the bright flavors of blood oranges and the warm spice of cardamom, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 blood oranges (juiced and zested)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt; whisk and set aside.
- In another large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, mixing continuously until emulsified.
- Add blood orange juice and zest, then stir until just combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients using a spatula, avoiding overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Consider glazing with powdered sugar and blood orange juice for an extra citrusy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: blood orange, cardamom, olive oil cake, dessert, brunch