Towpath Olive Oil Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup best quality extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 to 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• Juice of 1 orange 

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter the sides of a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. 

Step 2

In a small bowl, stir the flour and baking powder together. 

Step 3

Place the sugar and eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on medium speed until thick and pale yellow, about 3 to 5 minutes. 

Step 4

Add the olive oil, milk, orange zest, and orange juice and beat for another minute or two. Turn off the machine and fold in the flour mixture by hand. 

Step 5

Scrape into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack completely before serving.