Description

Enjoy a slice of Glazed Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake, a flavorful clementine-infused dessert that’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion. This ultra moist loaf combines wholesome ingredients for a satisfying treat that’s sure to be a favorite.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
2/3 cup light brown sugar
4 to 5 clementines, sliced no thicker than 1/4 of an inch plus more for zest and juicing (1 bag)
1–¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons clementine zest, from about 4 clementines
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh squeezed clementine juice
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉ (or 180℃).
Spray your 9" cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and pour in the melted butter. Sprinkle the light brown sugar over the butter.
Arrange the sliced clementines evenly on top of the brown sugar.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a small bowl, combine sugar with clementine zest until it resembles wet sand.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs lightly and add the zesty sugar, juice, oil, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
Gradually alternate adding 1/3 of the flour mixture and 1/2 of the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, then pour the batter over the sliced clementines, tapping the pan to release air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. If browning too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before running a knife around the edges and inverting it onto a cake plate.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving with whipped cream, if desired.
Store any leftovers wrapped in plastic in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

Notes

Ensure clementine slices are not too thick for even cooking.
Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
Adjust baking time as necessary based on your oven’s characteristics.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg