ORANGE-WALNUT OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH SWEET YOGURT

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Be sure to use plain olive oil in this moist and tasty cake; virgin and extra-virgin don't hold up to high heat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
1 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
Confectioners’ sugar for garnish
1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush cake pan with oil, line bottom with parchment; oil and flour parchment and pan. Place walnuts in food processor and pulse until finely ground (be careful not to overprocess); set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together orange zest, flour, baking powder, salt, and ground walnuts. Make a well in the center of flour mixture and stir in eggs, brown sugar, orange juice, and oil until just moistened; do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes; transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, stir together yogurt and confectioners' sugar. Before serving, dust cake with confectioners' sugar. Serve with sweet yogurt garnished with orange zest, if desired.

Briellian Claire
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This cake is a bit dry for my taste, but I think it would be perfect served with a glaze or frosting.


Amora Borden
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. The orange and walnut combination is really something special.


Nawab Tosha
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Tyler Lucas
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did, because the walnuts actually add a nice crunch and flavor to the cake.


Delonna Tracy
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think it would be perfect served with a cup of coffee or tea.


Math with Hashmi
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I love the moist texture of this cake. It's also very flavorful, thanks to the orange and walnut combination.


BEATUS MBUNDA
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This cake is easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Bonolo Mokone
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a special occasion or just a weekend treat.


Muhabat Khan
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This is the best orange cake I've ever had! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is moist and fluffy.


Nanii Valentino
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This cake is a bit dense for my taste, but I think it would be perfect served with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.


Mark Mensah
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I love the combination of orange and walnut in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.


ambur
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack at home.


Nosa Osaseri
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I'm not a huge fan of orange-flavored desserts, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did, because it was surprisingly delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


OMPHILE Ramankashu
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover oranges. I also added a handful of chopped walnuts for extra flavor.


Maureen Asaasira
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I love the idea of using olive oil in a cake, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the orange and walnut combination was delicious.


Merli Akos
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect with a tangy glaze.


Mohammed Jubed ali
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful crumb.


Gerald Simengwa
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This is my new favorite cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of orange and walnut.


VAHID Karimi
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Tough Life
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This cake is absolutely divine! The orange and walnut flavors are perfectly balanced, and the olive oil gives it a lovely moist texture. I'll definitely be making this again.