Citrus Olive Oil Cake Recipe

Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (18)

  • For the cake:
  • Olive oil (for the pan)
  • 1 cup sugar, plus 2-3 tablespoons for the pan
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup Filippo Berio Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup sweet sherry or other sweet wine such as Moscato or Beaumes de Venise
  • Powdered sugar (optional topping)
  • For the candied orange topping:
  • 1 medium orange such as navel, cut into 1/8-inch thick rounds
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at Simply Recipes