Prep: 15 minutes Bake: 45 minutes Serves: 8–10
🌿 Short Story
In every Palestinian kitchen, olive oil isn’t just for cooking — it’s a symbol of life and blessing.
This soft, golden cake captures that spirit: a fragrant, tender crumb infused with Darna Olive Oil and citrus.
It’s simple enough for tea time, yet special enough for guests.
Moist, bright, and full of the warmth of home — one bite and you’ll taste the hills of Wadi Fukin.
🍋 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
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1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
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1 ½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
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3 large eggs
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¾ cup (150 g) sugar
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¾ cup Darna Olive Oil
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½ cup (120 ml) milk (or orange juice for dairy-free version)
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2 Tbsp lemon juice or orange juice
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Zest of 1 lemon or orange
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
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Powdered sugar (for dusting)
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Toasted almonds, pistachios, or sesame seeds
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Spoon of labneh or whipped cream to serve
🥣 Directions
1️⃣ Prep the Oven
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Preheat to 350 °F (175 °C).
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Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round or loaf pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix the Wet Ingredients
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In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
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Slowly whisk in Darna Olive Oil, milk, citrus juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
3️⃣ Combine the Dry
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In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Add dry ingredients to wet in two batches, stirring gently until combined — do not overmix.
4️⃣ Bake
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Pour batter into the prepared pan.
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Bake 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
5️⃣ Finish & Serve
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Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle a touch more Darna Olive Oil for shine.
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Serve with tea, coffee, or a dollop of labneh on the side.
🌸 Village Tips
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For extra fragrance, add 1 tsp Darna Sage or a pinch of anise seeds to the batter — a village secret twist.
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Keep the oil high-quality and aromatic — it defines the flavor.
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Store at room temperature for up to 3 days; the flavor deepens overnight.
🍊 Variations
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Citrus Boost: Use all orange juice and zest for a bright flavor.
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Nutty Top: Sprinkle sesame seeds or chopped pistachios before baking.
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Honey Glaze: Brush warm cake with honey mixed with a teaspoon of Darna Olive Oil.
⚖️ Allergens & Diet
Contains gluten and eggs.
Dairy-free if made with juice instead of milk.
Vegetarian.
