Olive Oil Citrus Cake with Sesame Dukkah Crunch

Ingredients

• all-purpose flour2 cups
• baking powder2 tsp
• salt1/2 tsp
• eggs3
• sugar3/4 cup
• olive oil1/2 cup
• plain yogurt3/4 cup
• orange zest1 tbsp
• lemon zest1 tsp
• sesame seeds1/4 cup
• ground almonds1/3 cup
• honey2 tbsp

Method

1. 1Heat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch round cake pan.
2. 2Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
3. 3In another bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until pale, then whisk in the olive oil, yogurt, orange zest, and lemon zest.
4. 4Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until smooth, then scrape into the pan.
5. 5Mix the sesame seeds, ground almonds, and honey, then scatter the mixture over the batter.
6. 6Bake until the cake springs back and a tester comes out clean, about 32 to 38 minutes; cool before slicing.

Tips

• Use a fruity olive oil, not an aggressively bitter one, for the best flavor balance.
• Let the cake cool fully before cutting so the topping stays crisp.

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