Olive-Oil Cake with Candied Orange

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Olive-Oil Cake with Candied Orange
300 min.
12
153kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Olive-Oil Cake with Candied Orange, a dessert that beautifully marries the richness of olive oil with the bright, zesty notes of orange. This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, adorned with vibrant candied orange slices and a sprinkle of toasted pistachios. Perfect for gatherings, this cake serves 12, making it an ideal choice for celebrations or family dinners.

What sets this cake apart is its unique use of olive oil, which lends a moist texture and a subtle depth of flavor that butter simply can't replicate. The addition of green cardamom adds an exotic twist, elevating the cake to a new level of sophistication. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweetness and warmth, with the orange blossom honey and fresh orange zest infusing the cake with a fragrant aroma that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

With a preparation time of just 300 minutes, this cake is well worth the wait. The process of simmering the orange slices in a sweet syrup not only enhances their flavor but also creates a stunning topping that will impress your guests. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this Olive-Oil Cake with Candied Orange is sure to become a cherished favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
  • large eggs separated
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons cardamom pods green crushed
  • teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil plus more for brushing
  • small cranberry-orange relish thinly sliced
  • 0.8 cup orange-flower water 
  • 1.5 teaspoon orange zest grated
  • 0.5 cup semolina flour (pasta flour)
  • 0.7 cup yogurt plain
  • 0.5 cup sugar divided
  • 12 servings pistachios unsalted lightly toasted chopped
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Line a bakingsheet with parchment paper. Bring sugar,honey, cardamom, and 3 cups water to aboil in a medium heavy saucepan, stirringuntil sugar dissolves.
  2. Add orange slices.Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, turningorange slices occasionally, until tenderand syrup is reduced to 3 1/4 cups, about 40minutes. Arrange orange slices in a singlelayer on prepared baking sheet; removecardamom pods and seeds. Strain syrup.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Coversyrup and orange slices separately; chill.Return orange slices to room temperatureand rewarm syrup slightly before using.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  4. Brush pan withoil.
  5. Whisk both flours and next 4 ingredientsin a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer,beat 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup oil in a largebowl for 1 minute. Beat in yolks, then flourmixture. Beat in yogurt, zest, and vanilla.Using clean, dry beaters, beat egg whitesin another medium bowl until soft peaksform. Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cupsugar until firm peaks form. Fold egg whitesinto batter just to blend in 2 additions.
  6. Transfer to prepared pan; smooth top.
  7. Bake cake until a toothpick insertedinto center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.Pierce hot cake all over with a metalskewer. Slowly drizzle 3/4 cup warm syrupall over. When syrup is absorbed, slowlypour 3/4 cup more syrup over. Reserve remainingsyrup for serving.
  8. Let cake cool inpan on a wire rack. Run a thin knife aroundedge of pan to release cake.
  9. Remove pansides. Arrange candied orange slices over.
  10. Sprinkle pistachios over.
  11. Cut into wedgesand serve drizzled with more syrup.

Nutrition Facts

Calories153kcal
Protein12.46%
Fat22.23%
Carbs65.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.63
Glycemic Load
14.65
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.8300000014512%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
2.18mg
Naringenin
1.23mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:152.74kcal
7.64%
Fat:3.8g
5.84%
Saturated Fat:0.75g
4.69%
Carbohydrates:25.09g
8.36%
Net Carbohydrates:23.75g
8.64%
Sugar:10.3g
11.45%
Cholesterol:46.77mg
15.59%
Sodium:201.72mg
8.77%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.17%
100%
Protein:4.79g
9.57%
Manganese:0.6mg
30.05%
Selenium:14.31µg
20.44%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.24%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.17%
Folate:42.37µg
10.59%
Phosphorus:86.69mg
8.67%
Calcium:77.47mg
7.75%
Iron:1.37mg
7.63%
Vitamin C:5.1mg
6.18%
Vitamin B3:1.12mg
5.59%
Fiber:1.34g
5.37%
Zinc:0.6mg
3.97%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.92%
Magnesium:15.61mg
3.9%
Potassium:120.68mg
3.45%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.24%
Copper:0.06mg
3.17%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.03%
Vitamin E:0.45mg
3.01%
Vitamin A:90.09IU
1.8%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.67%
Vitamin K:1.31µg
1.25%
Source:Epicurious