Gluten Free Olive Oil Cake with Citrus

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time45 min

Bright citrus zest and juice give this cake its sunny character, while good extra-virgin olive oil keeps the crumb impossibly moist and rich without ever feeling heavy. Eggs whisked with sugar until pale and thickened build a delicate structure that bakes up into a deep-golden top with those coveted crisp edges. The batter comes together in two bowls with a whisk and a spatula — no mixer, no fuss — and folds together quickly so it stays tender rather than dense. A light dusting of powdered sugar is really all it needs before serving, though it's just as good plain with coffee. This one bakes up beautifully for a gluten free table, and it's the kind of simple, citrusy cake you'll want to make on repeat.

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Ingredients

8 servings

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp fine salt
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup whole milk
1 tbsp fresh orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
1 tsp fresh lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
2 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for pan)

For the pan

1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for pan)
Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.

For serving

2 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with the softened butter, dust with the 1 tbsp flour, and tap out any excess.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.

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