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Orange-Scented Olive Oil Bundt Cake

This Orange-Scented Olive Oil Bundt Cake is a beautifully simple yet refined dessert made with pantry staples and fresh citrus. It features a soft, tender crumb thanks to olive oil, while freshly grated orange zest adds a bright, aromatic flavor that feels both light and elegant.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 52 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings
Calories 643 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup pure olive oil
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 large navel oranges zest of
  • ⅓ cup cup fresh orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease and flour a bundt pan (or use baking spray with flour).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together: Eggs, sugar for about 1–2 minutes until slightly pale and smooth.
  • Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking continuously to emulsify.
  • Whisk in: milk , orange juice, orange zest
  • In a separate bowl, combine: flour, baking powder, baking soda, & salt
  • Add dry ingredients to wet in 2–3 additions, mixing gently. Do not overmix—stop as soon as combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared bundt pan (fill about ¾ full).
  • Bake for 50–60 minutes, until: Top is golden center springs back toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs
  • Cool in pan 15–20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
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