Gluten-Free Citrus Olive Oil Cake

There’s something magical about a cake that feels as appropriate for brunch as it does for a dinner party. One that can sit on your counter and whisper to you as you pass by, “Just a sliver. You deserve it.” That’s exactly the energy of this gluten-free citrus olive oil cake—a tender, golden loaf that feels sun-kissed and Mediterranean, like it was baked somewhere on the Amalfi Coast by someone’s Italian grandmother who knows a thing or two about zest.

But don’t be fooled by the fancy flavor profile; this cake isn’t fussy. It’s friendly. It’s forgiving. And despite being gluten-free, it sacrifices nothing—not texture, not structure, not soul. So, let’s talk about what makes this cake so special, and why you’ll probably want to make it again and again.