Greek Citrus Honey Holiday Cake

Do you love pound cake but hate all the extra calories?  Then give Star Olive Oil’s recipe for Greek Citrus Honey Holiday Cake a shot.  Made with olive oil instead of butter, this delicious cake is a lighter and sweeter alternative as it has no trans fats and is low in sugar.  And the addition of orange honey and lemon peel adds a savory and tangy twist.

A wonderful Mediterranean twist on an American classic, this dessert would offer a great new flavor to your Thanksgiving dinner!

Ingredients:

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• 2 cups cake flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsps ground cinnamon
• 2/3 cup STAR Extra Light Olive Oil
• 3/4 cup orange honey
• Juice and grated peel of 1 orange
• Juice and grated peel of 1 lemon
• 2 tsps of powdered sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350º. Sift dry ingredients together. In medium bowl, beat olive oil, gradually adding honey. Alternately fold in dry ingredients and juices, using about a fourth each time. Pour into oiled and floured 9” round cake pan. Bake about 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool completely on rack before removing from pan. Dust with sugar.  Serves 6-8