Description
A moist and citrusy cake infused with cardamom, perfect for dessert or with a cup of tea. This cake is simple to make and offers a delightful balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cardamom, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and olive oil until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the orange juice, orange zest, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the optional glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and ground cardamom (if using) in a small bowl. Adjust the thickness as needed.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the cake and let it set before serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg