{"id":6637,"date":"2026-04-27T14:54:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verveseniorliving.com\/news-events-blog\/?p=6637"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:54:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:54:34","slug":"orange-oil-olive-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verveseniorliving.com\/news-events-blog\/orange-oil-olive-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange Oil Olive Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discover a simple, fresh take on a classic dessert with this Orange Olive Oil Cake recipe. Created by Chef Cesar Naranjo from Don Mills Retirement Residence, this recipe brings together bright citrus flavour and everyday ingredients to create something truly special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Orange Olive Oil Cake Recipe | Easy, Fresh &amp; Full of Citrus Flavour\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HbQhV-LDRc8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-serves-8-10\">Ingredients (serves 8-10)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dry Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 \u00bd cups (190 g) all purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup (200 g) sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 \u00bd tsp baking powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wet Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 large eggs, room temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00be cup (180 ml) fresh orange juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp orange zest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instructions\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Prepare<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grease and line an 8 to 9 inch round cake pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Mix Dry Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Mix Wet Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Combine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fold gently until just combined and smooth. Avoid overmixing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Bake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pour the batter into the prepared pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Cool and Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dust with powdered sugar if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serve as is, or with a spoonful of Balkan yogurt for a richer finish. Garnish with dehydrated orange slices if available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-1f8a885b-2d28-4568-b9c2-46202c449e64\" href=\"https:\/\/verveseniorliving.com\/news-events-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/April-2026-Olive-Oil-Cake-Recipe.pdf\">April 2026 &#8211; Olive Oil Cake Recipe<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/verveseniorliving.com\/news-events-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2026\/04\/April-2026-Olive-Oil-Cake-Recipe.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-1f8a885b-2d28-4568-b9c2-46202c449e64\">Click here to download the recipe<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover a simple, fresh take on a classic dessert with this Orange Olive Oil Cake recipe. 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