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Olive Oil, Orange & Oregano Cake

Published on October 1, 2014 by Helen 28 Comments
Last Updated on August 6, 2018

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Olive oil, orange and oregano cakeWe marvel at the fast pace of technological change, but the food we eat has also undergone a revolution of similar magnitude in the past few decades. It seems odd that 30 years ago in Britain Olive Oil was regarded as a medicine, available from the chemist in small bottles, rather than a food.  I can clearly remember the annual tin of precious Olive Oil given to my mother every Christmas by an uncle and aunt that spent their summers in the Mediterranean.

Now Olive Oil is common place in almost every kitchen, and used by many every day.  My bottle of regular oil sits on the worktop next to the hob, and two bottles of better quality oils sit in the cupboard for dressings, and drizzling, for use when I want the flavour of the oil to make a dish sing.

Taste Our Lifestyle is a campaign from Olive Oil from Spain to raise awareness of the Spanish lifestyle and diet, and to encourage you to try some delicious Spanish inspired food.  As well as their website, they have an app (Apple / Android), packed with recipes using Olive Oil as a key ingredient.

As well as the usual savoury dishes, I really enjoy baking with Olive Oil, it makes a beautifully moist, delicately flavoured cake, which can be served just as it is without need for further decoration, or embellishment,

Olive oil, orange and oregano cake sliced

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5 from 1 vote

Olive Oil, Orange & Oregano Cake

A moist cake flavoured with orange (use a Seville orange when they are in season) and a pinch of oregano to evoke sun filled Mediterranean Spain.
Servings: 10 slices
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time55 mins

Ingredients

  • 150 ml extra virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 eggs – free range
  • 190 g caster sugar
  • 1 orange – zest and juice
  • 60 g ground almonds
  • 130 g fine semolina
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp bicarbonate soda
  • Pinch dried oregano
  • Pinch salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / Gas 4. Line and grease a 23cm / 9? spring form tin.
  • Place the olive oil, eggs and sugar into a large bowl and whisk until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Stir in the orange zest and juice.
  • Mix the almonds, semolina, baking powder, bicarb, oregano and salt. Add the egg mixture and fold in to make a liquid batter.
  • Once mixed pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 35 – 40 minutes until risen and golden.
  • Allow to cool for 5 minutes then run a knife round the edge of the cake to loosen before opening the tin.
  • Serve warm or cold with a sprinkling of icing sugar.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: Baked Goods, Baking, Cakes & Bakes
Keyword: Orange & Oregano Cake
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Recipe commissioned by Olive Oils from Spain, all opinions are our own.

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  1. India

    This looks so nice! I’ve never used oil in a cake but it looks moist AND fluffy, which is so hard to get!

    India

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thanks India,
      Do try baking with olive oil, it is delicious and of course suitable for those who cannot have dairy.

      Reply
  2. Nayna Kanabar (@citrusspiceuk)

    This cake looks really delicious Helen, I love the white background board too.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thanks Nayna, I am wondering if that distressed board is being used too much now?

      Reply
  3. Kavey

    Looks tasty and loving your styling on this. Really makes me want to eat some!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thanks Kavey. You know you want to make one?

      Reply
  4. Urvashi

    Yummmm perfect combo. Love the oregano

    Reply
    • Helen

      Just a hint to give a bit more flavour.

      Reply
  5. Sarah, Maison Cupcake

    That cake has a fine texture, I’m most impressed!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I was very impressed as to how it came out Sarah. The batter was very very liquid.

      Reply
  6. [email protected]

    That cake looks simply gorgeous. I love the way you have composed the photos. I want to jump in and take that slice!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thanks Laura, I am rather pleased with it.

      Reply
  7. [email protected]

    Your use of oregano is inspired. Lovely images, too. I’m just coming off a fast day so basically I want to lick the screen. Torture!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thank you Kellie. Just enough to give a hint of flavour.

      Reply
  8. Katie Bryson

    I love using vegetable oil in my baking, it makes for such a lovely texture and feels a little less indulgent than constantly reaching for the butter. Your bake looks light and lovely Helen.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thank you Katie, I often use oil when making an egg free bake too. Lovely and moist.

      Reply
  9. Deena Kakaya

    I have not ever used oregano in a cake but oof, with the orange I bet this smells and tastes absolutely divine! x

    Reply
    • Helen

      I was rather impressed with the combo Deena. One to try again.

      Reply
  10. Laura

    I love using olive oil in cakes. I think it give a beautiful texture and moisture. I recently posted about a similar cake to this but I did mine as a loaf cake and without the polenta. It was very popular in the office! Yours looks divine and such a classic =)

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thank you Laura. I love loaf cakes too, they can be all about the taste rather than the decoration!

      Reply
  11. Janet Bennett

    never used olive oil in cakes, will definitely start if this is the result, looks fabulous

    Reply
    • Helen

      Thanks Janet. I am a convert to baking with olive oil.

      Reply
  12. shabanasher

    Luvvly idea.gotta try.thanks

    Reply
  13. Mookesh

    Really delicious. Thanks a lot.

    Reply
  14. Choclette

    Love the pictures in this post Helen and the cake sounds rather good too :)

    Reply
    • Helen

      Why thank you. We did rather enjoy it!

      Reply
  15. Janice

    5 stars
    Oh dear, I remember when you could only get olive oil from the chemist too! Thank goodness that has changed and your cake looks beautiful to have with a glass of Vin Santo or with fresh fruit for dessert.

    Reply
    • Helen

      it would be lovely with a glass of Vin Santo, or maybe a bowl of berries.

      Reply

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