Olive oil cake is often flavored with lemon or orange zest, herbs like cardamom, spice like fennel pollen, or nuts like pistachios, which enhance the olive oil’s and cake’s flavors.

With its whisper of cardamom and orange zest infused crumb ... Lightly coat the bottom and sides of a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil. Line bottom with parchment paper; set aside.

That trusty bottle of extra-virgin olive oil in your pantry can do much more than whip up a flavorful dressing or marinade. In fact, you should use it for your next homemade cake. The reason?

That trusty bottle of extra-virgin olive oil in your pantry can do much more than whip up a flavorful dressing or marinade.