Orange and Olive Oil Cake

Butter for greasing pan

2 oranges

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup plain yogurt ( I used sour cream )

3 large eggs

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease a loaf pan.

In a large bowl, add the zest of 2 oranges, sugar, eggs, yogurt or sour cream and olive oil. Squeeze in the juice of 1 orange. Cut another peeled orange into 1/4 inch cubes and add to the bowl. Mix well. In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Add the wet and dry ingredients together and stir well. Pour the batter into the greased pan. Bake for approx. 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.