Can I Make Olive Oil Cake Without Citrus?

Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong is a writer and public health dietitian focused on food systems, racial equity, and nutrition. Originally from Los Angeles, she has taught English in rural Japan, worked as a private chef in Malibu, and led an innovative city-funded corner store program in New…read more
published Mar 27, 2013
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Sent by Janelle

Editor: Janelle, the olive oil cakes I have made use citrus zest or juice to flavor the cake. You could try another flavor in place of lemon or orange, such as vanilla or almond extract. Here are a few more flavoring ideas:

Readers, have you also found that citrus is used simply for flavoring in olive oil cake recipes? What would you recommend adding in place of lemon or orange?

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