Olive Oil Cake with Orange and Pistachios

A light and refreshing olive oil cake infused with orange zest and topped with pistachios, perfect for ending a spicy Italian meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

565

Level

Easy

Yields

6 servings

Cost

£0.69

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Dinner•Dessert

Cuisine:

Italian•Mediterranean

Main Ingredient:

Pasta

Mood:

Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1.5cupsAll-Purpose Flour(Plus more for dusting the pan)

£0.30

1cupGranulated Sugar

£0.40

1.5teaspoonsBaking Powder

£0.05

0.3teaspoonSalt

£0.01

3Large Eggs(Room temperature)

£0.75

0.5cupOlive Oil(Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

£0.80

0.5cupOrange Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.40

2teaspoonsOrange Zest(From one orange)

£0.10

1teaspoonVanilla Extract

£0.20

0.3cupPistachios(Chopped, for topping)

£1.00

2tablespoonsPowdered Sugar(For dusting (optional))

£0.15

Total Cost

£4.16

£0.69 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
5
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
6
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
8
Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

565 kcal / 2364 kJ

Carbs

64g

25% of RDA

Fat

32g

46% of RDA

Protein

14% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

37 g

41% of RDA

Sodium

190 mg

8% of RDA

Saturated Fat

5 g

25% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.

For a more intense orange flavor, add a tablespoon of orange liqueur to the batter.

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra treat.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

9-inch Cake Pan

Mixing Bowls

Whisk

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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