This Orange Almond Olive Oil Cake is light, sweet, refreshing, and as always, simple! Thanks to Queen Creek Olive Mill for sponsoring this post. The recipe, photos, and opinions are my own (as always). Thank you for your continued support.
Remember that time I went on a press trip to Arizona? Well, the food nerd that I am, one of my absolute favorite parts of that trip was getting a tour of the Queen Creek Olive Mill. It was so interesting to learn all about what it takes to make extra virgin olive oil, and not to mention eating the food served at the Mill.
And if you couldn’t tell by this recipe, aaaand this recipe… and the one you’re currently on… I like to bake with olive oil.
I discovered this method last year after watching an episode of one of my favorite food/cooking shows, Extra Virgin with Gabriele Corcos. Italian born Gabriele considers extra virgin olive oil liquid gold, and watching him almost worship the oil inspired me to not only cook with it, but bake with it, and understand how it’s made.
For more information on different types of olive oils, click here.
Have you ever been to a food factory?
If you haven’t, I highly recommend it! It’s such an interesting experience. In elementary school, I’ll never forget going to the Vigo factory. At that point in my life, I didn’t give a crap about spices, but still – it was pretty awesome. I remember this so vividly: right before we went into the area where they prepared the saffron, they warned us that they’d had people pass out from the strong smell of saffron. As a fourth grader, you can imagine how terrified I was.
Anddd they weren’t kidding. We walked in, and I swear it was like someone shoved saffron up my nose.
So now that I’ve basically made an olive oil cake out of every citrus fruit under the sun, I’m so excited to share this more different-er version. #english
What makes it different? ALMONDS! Not only do these add a nutty flavor to the mix, but they also completely change the texture. The cake remains moist and soft, but a wonderful crunch is added into each and every bite!
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I am so intrigued by infused extra virgin olive oils, especially this Blood Orange version. Orange zest adds an explosion of flavor already, but when you combine it with a citrus-infused olive oil, it’s like a double whammy.
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cups brown sugar
- 4 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted almonds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Queen Creek Ollive Mill Blood Orange EVOO
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a springform pan.
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, add flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, zest and almonds. Mix well on low until combined.
- Add in olive oil and almond milk. Stir/mix until well-combined and batter is formed.
- Pour batter into pan and place in the oven.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes.
- Top with sifted confectioner’s sugar and orange slices.
To order your own Queen Creek Olive Mill infused olive oil, click here!
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Erin @ The Almond Eater says
I’m obsessing over these photos right now!! So bright and pretty. This cake sounds like my dream.. almond cakes are THE BEST (which is why I chose it as my wedding cake….dying just thinking about it). I STILL have to try baking with olive oil and I remember last time you posted an olive oil cake I said I was going to try it…..still on my to do list 😀
Marina @ A Dancer's Live-It says
Omg blood orange olive oil?! Hell to the yeah! The weirdest ingredient I ever used while baking was cauliflower in a chocolate cake! It was a Chocolate Covered Katie recipe so I didn’t question it haha, it turned out awesome
Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says
Blood orange olive oil. Where have you been all my life?! Christina, this cake!! SO beautiful, and I bet the flavors are absolutely incredible together!
rachel at athletic avocado says
woah blood orange olive oil!? Need to try that, it sounds pretty awesome in this cake! Looks so fluffy and delicious
Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says
I’ve only baked with olive oil a handful of times, but every time I have baked with it, I have loved the flavor it gives. Will definitely need to try this one out — I have seen different flavored olive oils, but not blood orange, sounds delicious!!
Diana @ Live Lean Eat Green says
I need this blood orange olive oil for everything from making this cake to salad dressings and dang maybe just eating by the spoonful haha!
Pragati // Simple Medicine says
This looks amazing! And I love, love, LOVE yellow food backgrounds. SO pretty. I would love to tour a spice factory. The only cool field trip we went on was to the Orange County Jail lol
Keith @ How's it Lookin? says
I gotta try this. I love almond flavored foods, thanks for sharing
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
This cake looks amazing and that olive oil sounds incredible! So much deliciousness in one post! 😉 xo
Alicia says
That looks so good. What a great combo of flavors. Unrelated to the recipe can I ask where you got your spoon personalized with your blog name? I love it
The Blissful Balance says
Thanks so much Alicia!! You can find the spoons here: http://www.sweetminthandmade.etsy.com/
Alysia at Slim Sanity says
Wuuuuut I’ve never baked with olive oil! I’ve thought about trying it but figured it’d be super weird. You have convinced me otherwise!
Carly @ Fitliving Eats says
YUM! I’ve never heard of blood orange olive oil, but now I must find it!! I love the texture and flavors of olive oil cakes. Can’t wait to try!
Georgie @ Healthy Pears says
This looks beautiful!!! So many pretty colours, the oranges are amazing at the moment!!!
The Blissful Balance says
Thank you so much Georgie!! I love colorful food haha