Orange-Scented Olive Oil Cake

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A heady mixture of olive oil and candied oranges flavors this moist, dense Sicilian dessert. The recipe is based on one in The Perfect Finish: Special Desserts for Every Occasion by Bill Yosses and Melissa Clark (W. W. Norton, 2010).

2 whole medium oranges

2 1⁄3 cups sugar, divided

Unsalted butter, for greasing

2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. vanilla extract

4 whole large eggs

1⁄4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1⁄4 cup fresh orange juice

1⁄4 cup confectioners’ sugar

Flakey Sea salt, for garnish

Directions at saveur.com

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