Citrus Loaf Cake

It is true that desserts are not always supposed to be healthy, but they are always a moment of treating yourself with something delicious. And that is why I always treat my desserts with respect, meaning the best ingredients from those available to me. Olive oil is something I love using in my cooking, so why not in desserts I asked myself. It is quite the change from my usual butter, but I made it work with this citrus loaf cake that has plenty of olive oil and it shows in the final cake. I really loved the taste and how it develops next to sugar, eggs and flour, opposed to salads and stews. And the final loaf cake is fluffy and citrusy, zingy indeed, a dessert that is worth trying if you are looking form something quick and easy to make, with no fuss!

I do recommend using extra virgin olive oil as it has much more flavor and less bitterness. In terms of citrus fruits, I went with lemon and oranges this time, but I think lime or even grapefruit would make such a great addition. You can also swap the olive oil for regular sunflower oil for a stronger citrus flavor.

Citrus Loaf Cake

This citrus loaf cake packs so much olive oil and citrus flavor! And it is so easy to make! What else can you want from a dessert like this one?!

Servings :9 pieces

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

Loaf cake

• 225 g white granulated sugar
• 220 g whole eggs
• 3 g lemon zest
• 3 g orange zest
• 140 g heavy cream
• 240 g all-purpose flour
• 6 g baking powder
• 2 g salt
• 80 g extra virgin olive oil

Lemon Glaze

• 200 g powdered sugar (sifted)
• 15-30 g lemon juice
• 2 g orange zest

Instructions

 

Loaf cake

• Mix the white sugar with lemon and orange zest to release the flavors.
• Add the eggs and mix until a firm foam is obtained.
• Add the heavy cream.
• Incorporate the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Finally, gradually mix in the olive oil.
• Put the obtained batter into the mini cake pan – 100g/cavity.
• Bake at 160C for 15-20 minutes.
• Cool completely.

Lemon Glaze

• Mix powdered sugar with lemon zest and lemon juice until a thick paste is obtained that still flows a little.
• Partially or completely cover the cakes with the glaze.
• Decorate with fresh orange pieces.

Equipment

• Mixer
• Loaf cake pans (I used mini cake pans)
• Whisk
• Fine grater for the zest
• Spatulas
• Bowls
• Kitchen scale
• Oven

Notes

1. You can use any citrus fruit you like, adjusting the final flavor of the loaf cake according to your taste.
2. You can add a couple of mix-ins to change the taste and texture, such as poppy seeds or chia seeds.

Keyword Lemon, Lemon zest, Loaf cakes, Olive oil, Orange