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SPANISH SUNSHINE
This Easy Spanish Citrus Cake Tastes Like Sunshine
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5.0 (320)|(2 Reviews)Moist Spanish Bizcocho cake scented with freshly grated Valencia orange zest and extra virgin olive oil.
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By Mark Beahm (Recipe Developer)•Published April 25, 2026
⏱ 1 hr 50 mins (incl. cooling)
Simply Recipes / Mark Beahm🔥 280 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Olive oil creates an intensely tender crumb that never hardens.
- Bursting with fresh orange blossom perfume.
SPANISH SUNSHINE
This Easy Spanish Citrus Cake Tastes Like Sunshine
Spain's beloved Bizcocho de Naranja: whole milk yogurt, fruity extra virgin olive oil, and the grated zest and juice of Valencia oranges baked into an aromatic, golden loaf that stays moist for days. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr 50 mins (incl. cooling)
Servings10 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt & 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar & 1/2 cup fruity extra virgin olive oil
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh Valencia oranges
- 2 cups all-purpose flour & 2 tsp baking powder & 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
1
Rub orange zest into sugar
Rub orange zest into sugar with your fingers until fragrant and orange-tinted. Whisk in eggs, yogurt, olive oil, and orange juice.
2
Fold dry ingredients
Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
3
Bake until golden
Pour into greased loaf pan or 9-inch square. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 38–42 minutes. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Rubbing the citrus zest into the sugar releases the fragrant essential oils into the batter.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories280 kcal
Protein4g
Carbs36g
Total Fat14g
Sodium: 160mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
