Orange Olive Oil Cake Recipe (Mediterranean Diet, Vegan).

This Orange Olive Oil Cake Recipe is a Mediterranean Diet and Vegan dessert recipe that is sure to please.

Made with fresh orange juice, this is a flavorful, dense, and moist cake that comes with an optional, yet tasty, orange glaze on top.

What is Orange Olive Oil Cake?

Orange olive oil cake is a cake that is sweetened and flavored with orange juice and gets moisture from the olive oil used to make it with.

I like that this cake is different from the usual cake yet, tastes amazing as it is.

Have you tried my Lemon Blueberry Cake For 2 (vegan, MedDiet)

That lemon and blueberry cake is a delicious moist and flavorful dessert recipe made without added dairy. nut free, vegan, small batch. Both this recipe for orange cake and that recipe for lemon and blueberry cake are tasty dessert ideas that are friendly to the vegan and vegetarian diets.

To make this recipe you will need a 10" round cake pan. You can find 10" cake pans here.

Why we love this vegan cake recipe.

This cake is full of flavor thanks to the orange and zest that is used to make it with.
The orange icing adds even more flavor to this cake.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• Orange olive oil cake is easy to make.
• Freshly squeezed orange juice adds a nice citrus flavor to the cake.
• Olive oil adds both moisture and flavor to this cake.
• Oat milk is a vegan milk alternative that adds to a rich texture.
• This cake goes great with a cup of tea, flavored water, or even Vegan Almond Milk Ice Cream .
• While this cake can be served about any time of the year, this cake is especially tasty at barbecues and gathering during the summer months.

Ingredients needed to make cake with orange juice and olive oil.

• Flour. All purpose flour was used to make my cake. Whole wheat all purpose flour that measures like regular all purpose flour can be used alone or as a blend in this recipe.
• Orange Zest. Freshly zested orange adds to the flavor of this recipe.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda. Both are used as leavening agents in this cake.
• Rosemary. Fresh is preferred but, you can use any kind if needed. This adds a nice balance of flavors which complement the orange.
• Sugar. Use a vegan granulated sugar.
• Olive Oil. This adds both moisture and a bit of flavor to this cake.
• Orange Juice. Freshly squeezed orange juice that has no other ingredients added to it is preferred.
• Oat Milk. This milk is preferred to other vegan milks because of its texture and flavor.
• For the icing you will need orange juice and vegan powdered sugar.

Tips for making the best olive oil and orange cake.

Before zesting your orange, make sure that the orange skin is clean and free of debris.
You can then simply zest the orange right into the mixing bowl with the other dry ingredients.

More helpful tips for you.

1. When selecting an olive oil, go with a good quality oil. This will ensure that you are getting the best flavor and moisture in your cake.
2. Your cake pan should be well prepped for this cake recipe. I like to grease the pan and then line it with parchment paper for a recipe such as this one.
3. Can you use store bought orange juice in this recipe? Freshly squeezed orange juice is preferred in this recipe because it has no added ingredients in it.
4. Do you have to add all of the sugar in this recipe? Omitting part of the sugar can throw off the balance of your wet to dry ingredients. You can however try using a sugar alternative that can be baked with and that measures like regular sugar.
5. Is the glaze topping necessary in this recipe? While it adds flavor and can make the cake even better looking, you can alternatively dust your cake with the powdered sugar instead.
6. What other fruit can I use to make this recipe with? Lemon, lime, or similar citrus fruits may be worth trying in this recipe.

How to make Orange Olive Oil Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes .
Bake Time: 50 minutes .
Servings: 10 servings .

1. Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your round cake pan well for nonstick. Double prepping is a good idea in this recipe.
2. In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk to combine together the flour, orange zest, baking powder, baking soda, rosemary, and sugar. Then make a well in the center of the ingredients.
3. Next, in a medium size bowl, use a clean whisk to combine together the olive oil, orange juice, and oat milk. Once well combined, pour these ingredients into the well that you made in the center of the dry ingredients.
4. Use a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
5. Transfer the cake batter to the prepared cake pan. Tap the bottom of the pan on your counter top a few times and then place the cake pan in the center of your oven.
6. Bake the cake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick placed in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to set in the pan for 30 minutes before inverting it over a cooling rack to full cool.
8. For the icing, in a large measuring cup with a pour spout, whisk together the ingredients until blended and pourable (no chunks). Then pour the icing over the cake and allow it to set before slicing and enjoying.

Expert Tip 👉 You can decorate this cake with orange slices, orange zest, or fresh rosemary to personalize it.

How to store vegan orange cake.

This cake is really best when served fresh. However, if you intend to store this cake, is should be stored, without the icing on it, in an airtight container in your refrigerator for about a week. The icing does not store well and tends to get sticky.

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• Mediterranean Diet Mug Cake- Olive Oil
• Quick Double Chocolate Loaf Cake
• Vegan Orange Pecan Bundt Cake
• Mediterranean Diet Zucchini Coffee Cake
• Vegan Marble Cake with Orange
• No Bake Vegan Carrot Cake Bars

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Orange Olive Oil Cake, a delicious moist and flavorful dessert recipe idea made with orange juice. Vegan, vegetarian, and nut free

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