Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- Zest from 1 blood orange
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground cardamom
- Powdered sugar for dusting or blood orange glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; whisk well and set aside.
- Whisk together sugar and eggs until creamy and pale, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add olive oil, blood orange juice, and zest to egg mixture; mix until incorporated.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in cardamom until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with blood orange glaze or dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Avoid overmixing for a lighter texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian