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Ingredients:

Serves 12

3 eggs
2-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1-1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1-1/2 cups milk
grated zest of 3 oranges, plus 1 orange-sliced, for garnish
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2-tsp. baking powder
1/2-tsp. baking soda
pinch of salt
confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
   
2. Butter and flour 12-inch cake pan.
   
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until blended.
   
4. Add the olive oil, milk and orange zest and mix well.
   
5. In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
   
6. Add to the egg mixture, stirring until just blended. Do not overmix.
   
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
   
8. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.
   
9. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
   
10. Loosen the sides with a knife and invert onto a serving plate.
    
11. Dust the cake with confectioners' sugar and cut into 12 slices.
    
12. Garnish the individual servings with fresh orange slices.