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Mandarin Olive Oil Cake

A lighter dessert option combining the citrusy flavors of mandarins with the richness of olive oil, perfect for a balanced meal plan.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 oz. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 5.5 oz. granulated sugar
  • 4.5 oz. unsweetened plain yogurt
  • 3 oz. delicate extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 large eggs
For the Glaze
  • 5.5 oz. powdered sugar
  • 1 oz. mandarin juice from the mandarins used
Garnishes
  • 4 unwaxed mandarins sliced
  • to taste kumquats for garnish
  • to taste mint leaves for garnish
  • for greasing Unsalted butter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour a Bundt pan; set aside.
  2. Grate the zest from 4 mandarins and juice 2 mandarins. Set the juice aside for later use. Mix the grated zest with the yogurt.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
  2. In another bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until a pale, foamy mixture forms. Gently add the olive oil, blending until smooth, then mix in the yogurt followed by the dry ingredients, adding a pinch of salt.
Baking the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. For the glaze, dissolve the powdered sugar in 1 oz of mandarin juice and whisk until smooth.
  3. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  4. Once cool, trim the bottom to level it. Drizzle with the mandarin glaze and decorate with mandarin slices, kumquats, and mint leaves.

Notes

This cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. To freeze, wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag.