Description

Experience the delightful flavors of this Glazed Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake! With its moist texture and bright clementine essence, this cake is the perfect treat for any occasion. Simple to make and absolutely satisfying, it promises to be a hit with family and friends.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
2/3 cup light brown sugar
4 to 5 clementines, sliced no thicker than 1/4 of an inch plus more for zest and juicing (1 bag)
1–¾ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons clementine zest, from about 4 clementines
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh squeezed clementine juice
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉ (or 180℃).
Spray a 9" cake pan with a non-stick cooking spray and pour in the melted butter. Sprinkle in the light brown sugar.
Arrange the clementine slices on top of the sugar.
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar with the clementine zest until it resembles wet sand.
In a large mixing bowl, lightly whisk the eggs then add in the zesty sugar, clementine juice, oil, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix well.
Alternate adding 1/3 of the flour mixture with 1/2 of the buttermilk, starting and ending with flour. Mix until just combined and pour over the clementines. Tap the pan to release air.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until a cake tester comes out clean. Cover with aluminum foil if it browns too quickly.
Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a cake plate.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream after cooling completely.
Store leftovers in plastic wrap in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, try using organic clementines when possible.
Adjust baking time based on the oven; check for doneness a few minutes before the minimum time.
You can substitute the grapeseed oil with any neutral oil of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg