12/29/2024
๐ Winter Citrus and Olive Oil Cake ๐ฐ
Brighten up the chilly days with this zesty Winter Citrus and Olive Oil Cake! A delightful blend of seasonal citrus flavors, balanced with the richness of olive oil, makes this cake a perfect winter treat. It's as refreshing as it is comforting! ๐ฟโจ
๐ธ Servings: 8-10 slices
๐ธ Prep Time: 15 minutes
๐ธ Bake Time: 50 minutes
๐ธ Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
# # # Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 orange
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
# # # Instructions:
1. **Prep It**: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. **Mix Dry Ingredients**: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. **Combine Wet Ingredients**: In another bowl, beat the sugar and olive oil until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the citrus zests, juices, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
4. **Blend Together**: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
5. **Bake It**: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. **Cool and Serve**: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy a slice with a warm cup of tea or coffee, and let the vibrant flavors elevate those winter blues! ๐๐ฐ