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A close-up of a Citrus and Olive Oil Bundt cake with white icing drizzled over it, showcasing its spiral pattern. The cake rests on a cooling rack, allowing the icing to drip slightly through the gaps.
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Citrus Olive Oil Cake

A zesty citrus olive oil cake with a moist crumb and bright citrus glaze. Perfect for celebrations or a simple dessert at home!
Course cake
Cuisine Baking
Keyword citrus olive oil cake, olive oil cake recipe, olive oil citrus cake
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 302
Author Erren Hart

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups superfine sugar or granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon citrus zest I used 1 orange and 1 lemon
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed citrus juice I used 1 orange 1 lemon and 5 tangerines
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh citrus juice I used 4 tangerines
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Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350F/180C
  • Generously grease a 10 cup bundt pan.
  • Place the sugar, eggs, and zest in a bowl and whisk (about 8-10 minutes) until thick and pale.
  • Add the juice and olive oil until combined.
  • Add the flour, salt, and baking powder and mix until just combined (do not over mix).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Place on a cooling rack for 5 minutes until carefully turning out onto the rack to cool completely.

For the glaze:

  • Whisk together the sugar and enough juice to make a drizzling consistency until smooth.
  • Drizzle onto the cooled cake.

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Notes

This recipe was originally published in 2016. It was republished in 2025 with new photos and a video.

Nutrition

Calories: 302 | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 133mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 6.5mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.4mg