Matcha Almond Olive Oil Cake with Orange

Matcha Almond Olive Oil Cake with orange offers a moist, tender crumb blending nutty almond flour, fragrant olive oil, and vibrant matcha powder. Bright orange zest and juice add citrusy lift to balance matcha’s earthy depth, creating an elegant dessert with sophisticated flavor layers.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup almond meal
• 1 tablespoon matcha, sieved
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup fruity olive oil
• 3/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest, from an untreated orange
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch spring-form pan, line with parchment paper and
   butter the parchment.
2. Combine the flour, almond meal, matcha, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt
   in a bowl.
3. Whisk the eggs and sugar in a separate bowl until light in color. Add the olive oil, orange
   juice, zest, and vanilla and stir to combine. Add the dry ingredients and stir to combine without
   over-mixing. Pour into the prepared pan.
4. Bake until the cake is golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center comes clean, about
   45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Cool for 10 minutes, then remove the sides of the pan. Cool
   completely.
5. Serve dusted with matcha powder sugar and/or with whipped cream.

Notes

• Serves 8 to 10