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Juicy olive oil and orange bundt cake for everyday life

Cakes · March 13, 2026 · 8 min read · 85 min total

Juicy olive oil and orange bundt cake for everyday life is a cakes recipe, about 85 minutes total, yielding 12 pieces, easy difficulty.

Golden olive oil and orange bundt cake with orange icing, whole and cut, on a cake plate.

If you're looking for a cake that's bright, moist, and wonderfully fuss-free, try this olive oil orange bundt cake. The olive oil creates a tender, rich crumb, while fresh orange juice and zest add a wonderful citrus note.

This impressive yet uncomplicated cake is quick to make - you don't even need a mixer - and makes a wonderful showstopper at brunch or as a dessert.

Ingredients for Olive Oil Orange Bundt Cake including oranges, olive oil, flour, eggs and sugar.
Fresh oranges, olive oil and other simple ingredients.

Why bake with olive oil?

Olive oil not only ensures a juicy, tender cake, but its delicate fruity notes harmonize perfectly with citrus fruits. Use a mild, extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor – nothing too peppery or bitter.

Stir the orange zest-flecked cake batter in a bowl with a whisk.
Mix the aromatic, orange-dotted dough.

Freshly grated orange peel is crucial for an intense citrus aroma. You can also replace half of the orange juice with lemon juice if you want it even zingier, or add a handful of chopped pistachios for some crunch.

Golden olive oil and orange bundt cake cools in its shape, steam can be seen.
The cake cools in the artfully shaped Bundt pan.

Tips for the perfect Bundt cake

Grease your bundt pan thoroughly and don’t forget any corners and edges. After baking, let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning it out - this will prevent it from sticking or breaking.

Piece of juicy orange and olive oil bundt cake with orange icing on a plate.
Juicy, glazed piece - ready to serve.

This olive oil and orange bundt cake tastes delicious on its own, but a quick orange topping makes it irresistible. Cut off generous pieces and enjoy with tea or coffee for a Mediterranean flavor experience.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 300 g wheat flour (Type 405)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 250 g fine sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 180 ml mild extra virgin olive oil
  • 120 ml whole milk
  • 80 ml freshly squeezed orange juice
  • Peel of 2 oranges (untreated)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the casting:
  • 120g powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp orange juice

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C top/bottom heat (160 °C fan oven). Carefully grease a 2 liter bundt pan.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
  3. In another bowl, stir together the sugar, eggs, olive oil, milk, orange juice, orange zest and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour the dough into the mold and smooth it out.
  5. Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown and a wooden pick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then carefully turn it out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely.
  7. To make the icing, mix the powdered sugar with just enough orange juice to create a pourable glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake.