Ingredients
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2 cups all purpose flour
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs
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1 cup sugar
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orange zest from 1 orange
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1 cup extra virgin olive oilplus more for greasing the pan
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about ¼ cup confectioners sugarfor dusting, optional
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1 cup orange juiceabout 3-4 oranges
Summary
We’re obsessed with this delicious, moist orange cake. There’s no need for butter or even a need for an electric mixer. This tasty dessert, using healthy, Greek olive oil, is so easy to make!
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Preheat oven to 350°F. |
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Lightly grease bottom and sides of 10" spring form pan with olive oil. |
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. |
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In another large bowl, beat the eggs with sugar until well combined. Add the orange zest and mix well. |
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In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine the olive oil and orange juice. |
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Gradually mix olive oil mixture into egg mixture, Then gradually add in the flour mixture until you form a smooth batter. |
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Pour batter into prepared spring form pan. Bake for 45 minutes, until golden brown and tester inserted in the middle comes out clean. |
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Allow cake to cool completely. Release from mold and dust with confectioners sugar (optional). |
