Olive Oil Makes These Cakes Sing
Jun 27, 2025
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Olive oil doesn’t just belong in your skillet—it’s sneaking into your sweets and making them outrageously tender. From zesty Lemon Rosemary Olive Oil Cake to sun-kissed Clementine Olive Oil Cake, these bakes go big on flavor without overcomplicating dessert. Whether it’s the floral glaze on Orange and Cardamom Mini Bundt Cakes or the golden glow of Lemon Turmeric Tea Cake, this lineup proves oil is the new butter. And with stunners like Vegan Almond Cake and Olive Oil Carrot Cake in the mix, there’s a slice for everyone—plant-based or not.
Table of Contents
- Basbousa Cake with Cream (Semolina Cake)
- Roasted Grape Cake
- Orange and Cardamom Mini Bundt Cakes, Orange Blossom Glaze
- Lemon Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
- Olive Oil Orange Cake
- Clementine Olive Oil Cake
- Vegan Almond Cake
- Vegan Olive Oil Cake
- Olive Oil Carrot Cake
- Vegan Orange Olive Oil Loaf Cake
- Lemon Turmeric Tea Cake
- Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake
- Olive Oil Cake
- Orange Olive Oil Cake
- Lemon Olive Oil Cake
- Moist Italian Olive Oil Cake With Fresh Lemon
Basbousa Cake with Cream (Semolina Cake)
Basbousa Cake With Cream is a sweet, syrup-soaked semolina dream layered with velvety cream for a slice that’s rich, fragrant, and impossible to eat just once.
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Roasted Grape Cake
In Roasted Grape Cake, jammy grapes burst into pockets of caramelized sweetness that practically do the decorating for you.
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Orange and Cardamom Mini Bundt Cakes, Orange Blossom Glaze
Orange And Cardamom Mini Bundt Cakes are tiny citrus-spiced showoffs with an orange blossom glaze that tastes like sunshine and smells even better.
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Lemon Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
Lemon Rosemary Olive Oil Cake brings herbal sass and citrus class to the dessert table, delivering bold flavor in a deceptively simple slice.
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Olive Oil Orange Cake
Zippy, moist, and secretly sophisticated, Olive Oil Orange Cake keeps things fragrant and fresh with citrus zest and golden crumb.
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Clementine Olive Oil Cake
Bright and subtly sweet, Clementine Olive Oil Cake bakes up like a sunny afternoon—light, tender, and perfect with tea.
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Vegan Almond Cake
Vegan Almond Cake is delicate, nutty, and surprisingly rich for a dairy-free bake—nobody will miss the eggs, we promise.
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Vegan Olive Oil Cake
Soft, lush, and easy to love, Vegan Olive Oil Cake is your go-to when you want rustic charm without the dairy drama.
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Olive Oil Carrot Cake
Olive Oil Carrot Cake swaps butter for boldness, turning this classic into a rich, spiced stunner with tender crumb and just the right chew.
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Vegan Orange Olive Oil Loaf Cake
Vegan Orange Olive Oil Loaf Cake serves citrusy realness with a fluffy texture that proves plant-based baking is anything but boring.
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Lemon Turmeric Tea Cake
Lemon Turmeric Tea Cake glows golden and tastes like zingy sunshine—herbal, tart, and just mysterious enough to impress.
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Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake
Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake leans into sweet citrus vibes with a floral twist, perfect for brunch or dessert that doesn’t feel like trying too hard.
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Olive Oil Cake
Unfussy and proud of it, Olive Oil Cake is that humble little bake with a luxurious mouthfeel and a light citrusy wink.
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Orange Olive Oil Cake
Soft, fragrant, and wildly snackable, Orange Olive Oil Cake is the answer when your citrus craving demands a slice and a second.
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Lemon Olive Oil Cake
Lemon Olive Oil Cake brings zesty brightness to every bite, with a tender crumb that’s just rich enough to feel special.
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Moist Italian Olive Oil Cake With Fresh Lemon
Rich but not heavy, Moist Italian Olive Oil Cake with Fresh Lemon blends classic flavors into a gorgeously balanced, citrusy masterpiece.
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