Blueberry Orange Olive Oil Cake
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A moist and rustic cake with citrus aroma and juicy blueberries, perfect for brunch or tea time.
- Author: Sophia Collins
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light. Stir in olive oil, orange juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mix until just combined. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Pour batter into pan. Bake 50-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before dusting with powdered sugar or topping with candied orange slices.
Notes
- Use a 9×5-inch loaf pan for best results.
- Check doneness at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Dust with powdered sugar for a simple finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg