The best Orange Olive Oil Cake recipe is tender and moist, and so easy to make with a simple mascarpone frosting.
View original recipe on tastesbetterfromscratch.comPrep pan: Grease an 8x2-inch cake pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
Flour mixture: In a small bowl mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Wet mixture: In a large bowl mix orange zest and granulated sugar together until well combined. Stir in olive oil. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add milk, vanilla and almond extract. Stir in flour mixture and mix until combined.
Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40-50 minutes at 350 degrees, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool before frosting.
Whipped Mascarpone Frosting: Add mascarpone, powdered sugar, whipping cream and zest to a bowl and beat with electric mixers (or use a food processor) until very smooth and fluffy. Spread over cooled cake. Garnish with candied orange slices and sprigs of fresh mint, or rosemary.
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