Home › Recipes › Breakfast ›Moroccan ›Moroccan Citrus & Olive Oil Breakfast Cake
BREAKFAST

Moroccan Citrus & Olive Oil Breakfast Cake

Discover a unique breakfast or brunch treat with this Moroccan-inspired cake. It beautifully marries the bright zest of citrus with a medley of warm spices. The inclusion of olive oil ensures an exceptionally moist crumb, while a hint of orange blossom water infuses each slice with an exquisite aroma.

✎
HOW TO MAKE IT

Let's cook.

01

Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C. Lightly grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.

02

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt.

03

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, eggs, fresh orange juice, orange zest, and orange blossom water until well combined.

04

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

05

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

About This Recipe

Discover a unique breakfast or brunch treat with this Moroccan-inspired cake. It beautifully marries the bright zest of citrus with a medley of warm spices. The inclusion of olive oil ensures an exceptionally moist crumb, while a hint of orange blossom water infuses each slice with an exquisite aroma.
Moroccan Citrus & Olive Oil Breakfast Cake
Simple ingredients.
Big flavor.
✦
♨

Chef's Tips

For an extra touch of sweetness and moisture, you can brush the warm cake with a simple syrup made from 1/4 cup orange juice and 2 tablespoons sugar, heated until the sugar dissolves.
↔

Easy Substitutions

If you don't have orange blossom water, you can omit it or use 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for a different flavor profile. Lemon juice and zest can be used instead of orange for a lemon olive oil cake.
▱

Storage & Reheating

Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 1 month.
WHAT PEOPLE THINK

Reviews

☆

No reviews yet

Be the first person to review this recipe.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS

Made this recipe?

Tell us how it turned out.

Your review will be checked before appearing publicly.