May 7, 2015 | Posted in:Cooking
This lovely Orange Blossom Olive Oil cake is a perfect centerpiece to any brunch table. The olive oil prevents the cake from tasting overly sweet, I used a popular brand from California to lend a fruity, yet peppery note to my cake. The glaze helps to enhance the citrus flavors provided by the Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water. Take care to measure your orange blossom water away from the mixing bowl, as any extra will easily take this lovely cake from delicately scented, to overly perfumed. While you could use orange juice in the recipe, I found the True Organic Juice Tropical Mango created a more pleasing depth of flavor in my cake and a pretty color for the glaze.
Orange Blossom Olive Oil Cake with Mango Citrus Glaze
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1 cup Dixie Crystals Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for coating the pan
1/4 cup True Organic Juice in Tropical Mango
1/4 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
2 cups Bob’s Red Mill Super Fine Cake Flour, plus more for dusting the pan
1/2 cup coarse-ground cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
Glaze
1 cup Dixie Crystals Confectioners Powdered Sugar
2 Tblsp True Organic Juice in Tropical Mango
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Orange Blossom Water
1 tsp orange zest
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil and flour; tap out any excess flour.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until well blended and light in color. Add the milk, olive oil, fruit juice, orange blossom water and orange zest. Mix well.
In another bowl, stir together the measured flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add half of the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just blended. Add the remaining egg mixture, stirring just to incorporate (the batter will be slightly lumpy; do not overmix). Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Place on the center rack in the oven and bake 40-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few crumbs. Remove cake from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
When the cake has cooled, run a knife around the perimeter of the pan and gently invert the cake onto a serving plate. Combine the powdered sugar, Tropical Mango juice, orange blossom water, orange zest and lemon juice in a small bowl and mix until the powdered sugar is dissolved and the mixture is free of lumps, about a minute. If the glaze is too thick and not easily pourable, add a teaspoon or less of water. Pour over cake and spread with an offset spatula, to achieve desired look.
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Lisa Wilk
Hello, I'm Lisa Wilk! I'm a freelance food, wine and travel writer, photographer and presenter based out of Orlando, FL. While covering local restaurants and food events in the #1 tourist destination in the US, I find endless cooking inspiration when dining out. You'll often find me in the kitchen putting my own spin on those elevated chef creations to enjoy at home and when entertaining. I have a love and enthusiasm for wine, wine education and wine pairing. Find me about town teaching and demystifying wine as part of the popular @TheTastyTrio in the popular Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Perfectly Paired program series I've co-developed. Taste, Cook and Sip along with me on Twitter and Instagram at @TasteCookSip and @WineChix! Cheers!
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Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook
May 9, 2015
I used olive oil in cupcakes once and loved it – I’m sure your cake is lovely.
Liz
May 8, 2015
Such a gorgeous, moist cake! The perfect way to end a marvelous brunch!!!
Shaina
May 7, 2015
That glaze….wow. This cake sounds and looks beautiful. The flavors are so different, I love how creative you got!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie
May 7, 2015
The flavors in this cake sound amazing. I need to use my orange blossom water more often!
Michelle
May 7, 2015
I like to brunch with friends and I usually choose something savory like an omelet.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm
May 7, 2015
I especially love that glaze with the orange zest scattered throughout. Lovely.
Jane's Adventures in Dinner
May 7, 2015
Oh! Your cake just looks gorgeous. Love the drizzle.