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Clementine Yogurt Olive Oil Cake

bakedbree
5 from 3 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 clementines or 1 orange
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange extract
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Sanding sugar optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 8.5x4.5 loaf pan with baking spray.
  • Add sugar to a bowl. Use a microplane to zest clementines over the sugar. Use your fingers to rub the zest into the sugar until the oil is released and the sugar is fragrant.
  • Peel the clementines and cut in between the membranes and pull out the fruit. Place on a paper towel. Set aside.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk the yogurt into the reserved sugar mixture. Whisk eggs in one at a time, beat vigorously until smooth. Add vanilla and orange extract.
  • Add the dry ingredients and whisk until you cannot see any trace of flour. Switch to a rubber spatula and stir in the oil. Add the clementine segments. And stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with sanding sugar.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely.
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