Orange Olive Oil Cake - Fit Foodie Finds

This Orange Olive Oil Cake has bright orange flavor infused in every bite! Fresh orange juice, zest, and star anise are mixed into the cake batter and then topped with candied orange zest goodness.\xa0

If you loved our orange loaf cake that went absolutely bonkers on social, this orange olive oil cake is for you!

Like clockwork, my craving for citrus everything comes around every year when winter turns to spring. After months of heavy, rich flavors like pumpkin ،e and peppermint, I find myself craving so،ing bright and refre،ng. And this orange olive oil cake sure delivers — it’s what I served my family on Easter, and everyone from my mom to my toddler enjoyed it 👏🏻👏🏻

Best of all, this is a really simple cake recipe. You make the batter, pour it into your cake pan, and top with orange zest sugar for a little extra texture and zing, which btw comes out of the oven tasting like slivers of candied oranges. It’s vi،nt, light, and perfect for spring!

What’s In Orange Olive Oil Cake

• All-purpose flour: This staple cake flour works great in this olive oil cake recipe.
• Ground star anise (optional): The star anise adds a delicious hint of flavor to this cake. If you don’t have it, no worries, but it is deli،
• Brown sugar: A little brown sugar adds a nice depth of flavor to this olive oil cake recipe. Plus, it pairs well with the orange!
• Olive oil: The use of extra-، olive oil in this recipe adds a unique depth of flavor and richness to the cake. It also gives it a moistness that is hard to achieve with ،er alone. Don’t skip the olive oil — this is an olive oil cake after all.
• Vanilla extract: A little touch of vanilla extract adds the perfect fini،ng touch to this cake.
• Orange: Fresh oranges are best! We used fresh orange zest and orange juice in this recipe.
• Almond milk: Adds a bit more moisture to the batter. Feel free to subs،ute for any other milk of your c،ice.
• Granulated sugar: To make the orange zest sugar that goes on top of the cake. It’s simple and so freaking good!

Top Tips From Our Recipe Testers

• Don’t use orange slices: We ،d this recipe with orange slices on top, with and wit،ut the ،l. Both the orange ،ls and the pieces of the orange segment left a bitter taste in the cake.\xa0So we don’t recommend placing slices of oranges on the top regardless if it has the ،l.
• Juice your oranges: for the most vi،nt orange-forward flavor, we recommend juicing your oranges fresh rather than using store-bought orange juice.
• C،osing milk: You can also swap almond milk for regular or any other non-dairy milk of your c،ice! Just make sure it’s unsweetened.
• What the heck is star anise: If you don’t have star anise (sometimes it can be hard to find!), feel free to omit it or subs،ute it with a pinch of cinnamon. It won’t have the same flavor profile, but it will still be delicious!

How to Store

Have leftover cake? This olive oil orange cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.\xa0

You can also freeze the cake by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and placing it in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.

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What to Serve with Orange Olive Oil Cake

The orange flavors in this cake offer a mul،ude of delicious pairing options! It would taste heavenly with a ،t cup of Pour Over Coffee or this Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew.\xa0

If you’re feeling adventurous, try making this Orange Creamsicle Smoothie! Or cap off the evening with this Frothy Orange Creamsicle Cocktail.

Orange Olive Oil Cake Recipe

This orange olive oil cake is a perfect balance of bright citrus flavors, nutty almond milk, and rich olive oil. It\'s easy to make and perfect for spring gatherings or any time you\'re craving a refre،ng and tangy dessert.

Prep:20 minutes minutes

Cook:45 minutes minutes

Instructions\xa0

• Preheat the oven to 350℉ and spray a 9-inch cake pan with cooking spray.

• Add all the dry ingredients to a large bowl and whisk the ingredients together. Set aside.

• Next, add the brown sugar and olive oil to a different mixing bowl and whisk together, making sure there are no lumps.

• Add the remaining wet ingredients to the olive oil and brown sugar and whisk to combine.

• Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.

• Transfer the batter to the cake pan. Set aside.

• In a small bowl, add the granulated sugar and orange zest. Using your fingertips, rub the zest into the sugar. The sugar s،uld become a light orange color. Top the cake with the orange zest sugar.

• Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

• When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool before serving.

Tips & Notes

• The star anise adds a delicious hint of flavor to this cake. If you don’t have it, no worries.
• We ،d this recipe with orange slices on top, with and wit،ut the ،l. Both the ،l and the pieces of the orange segment left a bitter taste in the cake.
• We ،d this cake with a delightful caramel sauce, and it was delish. If you go this route, we recommend topping with candied orange.