- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp cardamom
- 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- zest of 2 oranges
- 2 tablespons fresh orange juice
- 1-1/4 cups whole milk
- 2 tbsp confectioner's sugar to top
Place a rack in the center of oven and preheat to 350
Grease and flour a cake pan
Whisk dry ingredients together and set aside
Beat wet inredients together until fluffy
Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined
Fill the pan and top with 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until center is set and skewer comes out clean
Cool completely in the pan, at least 30 minutes
Before serving, dust the cake with powdered sugar