Description

Create a delicious Glazed Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake that brings the zest of citrus to your table. With simple preparation and fresh ingredients, it’s an ideal treat for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack.

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 the oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Spray a 9" cake pan with non-stick cooking spray and add 1/4 cup melted butter and 2/3 cup light brown sugar.
Arrange sliced clementines over the brown sugar.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a small bowl, mix sugar with zest until it resembles wet sand.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, then add zesty sugar, juice, oil, applesauce, and vanilla.
Alternate adding 1/3 of the flour mixture with 1/2 of the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour, mixing until just combined.
Pour the batter over the clementines and tap the pan to release air bubbles.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a cake tester and covering loosely with foil if needed.
Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cake plate.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream.
Store wrapped in plastic in the fridge for 2-3 days.

Notes

Use fresh clementines for the best flavor.
Adjust baking time based on your oven’s size and performance.
For extra sweetness, consider adding more powdered sugar on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 60mg