Description
A moist and tender cake infused with the vibrant flavors of blood oranges and the warm spice of cardamom, making it a perfect dessert for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 Blood oranges (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing it with olive oil and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Combine the granulated sugar and blood orange zest in another mixing bowl. Rub the zest into the sugar using your fingers.
- Add in the eggs and whisk until the mixture is light and frothy.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking. Then mix in the blood orange juice until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flair, drizzle a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and blood orange juice over the top once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, blood orange, cardamom, dessert, olive oil cake