Olive Oil Lactose Free Orange Cake

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
  
  
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  
  
• 2 small organic oranges
  
  
• 2/3 cup olive oil
  
  
• 1 1/2 cup flour
  
  
• 2 tsp baking powder
  
  
• pinch of salt
  
  
• confectioner sugar to dust
  
  

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 180°C/356°F (fan oven 160° / 320°F).
  
• In a large bowl, crack eggs (discard shelves), add 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and mix with an electric mixer for about 8 minutes, until the eggs and sugar are thoroughly combined in a light and fluffy foamy mix.
  
• While the eggs are being beaten, grate orange zest and squeeze the juice out of 2 small organic oranges. Add both to foamy egg mixture, then also add 2/3 cup of olive oil and mix another minute to combine.
  
• In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cup flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Sift on the egg mixture and fold in gently with a spatula by hand.
  
• Cover the bottom of a round baking tin (fi 22 cm / 8-9 inches) with baking paper, and grease the sides with a bit of oil, then dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking. Pour batter into baking tin and place in preheated oven to bake for about 35-40 minutes. Check with a toothpick when your cake is baked.
  
• Remove baked cake from the oven, take out of the baking tin, and place on a rack to cool down. Once cooled, dust with confectioners sugar to decorate and serve.
  
• Store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.