Description
Cranberry Orange Olive Oil Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. The vibrant zest of fresh oranges combined with juicy cranberries creates a moist, tender cake enriched with high-quality olive oil. Ideal for any occasion, this cake is not only visually stunning but also simple to make. Serve it plain or elevate it with a drizzle of orange glaze for an extra burst of flavor that will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh oranges
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar and olive oil until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the orange juice and zest.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg