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
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.
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Briellian Claire
cb@gmail.comThis cake is a bit dry for my taste, but I think it would be perfect served with a glaze or frosting.
Amora Borden
b.amora@yahoo.comI love the unique flavor of this cake. The orange and walnut combination is really something special.
Nawab Tosha
n91@aol.comThis cake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Tyler Lucas
tyler_l81@hotmail.comI'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
tracy.d100@gmail.comThis 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
h-m78@hotmail.frI love the moist texture of this cake. It's also very flavorful, thanks to the orange and walnut combination.
BEATUS MBUNDA
beatus-mbunda@yahoo.comThis 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
b.m@yahoo.comI 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
khanm@aol.comThis is the best orange cake I've ever had! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is moist and fluffy.
Nanii Valentino
valentino.nanii50@yahoo.comThis 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
mark_mensah24@hotmail.co.ukI love the combination of orange and walnut in this cake. It's a unique and delicious flavor combination.
ambur
ambur11@aol.comThis 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
n-osaseri88@hotmail.comI'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
ramankashu.o15@yahoo.comThis cake is a great way to use up leftover oranges. I also added a handful of chopped walnuts for extra flavor.
Maureen Asaasira
m-asaasira96@hotmail.comI 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
m69@gmail.comThis cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect with a tangy glaze.
Mohammed Jubed ali
j95@aol.comI've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. It's moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful crumb.
Gerald Simengwa
simengwa-g@yahoo.comThis 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
vahid.karimi90@yahoo.comI 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
tough-life46@hotmail.comThis 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.