Cake Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1¾ cups granulated sugar

• 1½ tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp baking powder

• 1⅓ cups extra virgin olive oil

• 1¼ cups whole milk

• 3 large eggs

• 2 Tbsp orange zest

• ¼ cup fresh orange juice

• ¼ cup Grand Marnier

Frosting Ingredients

• 8 oz mascarpone cheese, chilled

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled

• 1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste

• ~2 Tbsp sour cherry preserves (for topping)

Instructions

1. Bake the Cake

• Preheat oven to 350°F.

• Grease and line a 9-inch round baking pan with parchment.

• In one bowl, whisk together: flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder.

• In another bowl, combine: olive oil, milk, eggs, orange zest, orange juice, and Grand Marnier.

• Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet until smooth.

• Pour into prepared pan.

• Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.

• Let cool for at least 30 minutes.

2. Make the Frosting

• Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

• Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla bean paste — whip again.

• Gently mix in mascarpone cheese and whip until smooth.

• Chill frosting until ready to serve.

3. To Finish

• Frost cooled cake generously.

• Swirl cherry preserves on top.

• Sprinkle with fresh orange zest.

• Slice, serve, and enjoy every bite!