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Honey-Glazed Greek Yogurt & Walnut Olive Oil Cake

Name: Honey-Glazed Greek Yogurt & Walnut Olive Oil Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cup Greek yogurt; 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 count eggs; 1 cup honey; 1 count orange zest; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 cup all-purpose flour; 1.5 tsp baking powder; 0.5 tsp baking soda; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 cup walnuts; 0.25 cup honey; 0.25 cup orange juice; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Marissa's Mediterranean

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A tender, moisture-rich cake made with Greek yogurt and olive oil, studded with crunchy walnuts and finished with a zesty honey-citrus glaze.

VegetarianHigh-Fiber

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Prep

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan with a little olive oil.
10 min
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, eggs, honey, orange zest, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
5 min
3
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3 min
4
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet yogurt mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
2 min

Cook

5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
45 min
Check the cake at 35 minutes; if it's browning too fast, tent it loosely with foil.
6
While the cake is baking, combine the honey, orange juice, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over low heat. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the syrup slightly thickens, then remove from heat.
5 min
7
Once the cake is out of the oven, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Poke small holes all over the surface with a skewer and slowly pour the warm syrup over the cake.
10 min
Pouring slowly allows the syrup to be absorbed evenly without making the cake soggy.
8
Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. Serve with an extra dollop of yogurt if you're feeling fancy!
30 min

Chef's Notes

This cake is incredibly moist thanks to the Greek yogurt and olive oil. For the best flavor, use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil—it really makes the citrus notes pop! Make sure to pour the syrup over the cake while the cake is still warm to ensure it soaks in deeply. Inspired by quiet Greek island evenings.

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Honey-Glazed Greek Yogurt & Walnut Olive Oil Cake

Honey-Glazed Greek Yogurt & Walnut Olive Oil Cake

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