Olive Oil Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°F and arrange rack in middle.
2. 2
   Coat 13-by-9-inch baking dish or 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil and flour; tap out excess.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until well blended and light in color.
4. 4
   Add milk, olive oil, amaretto, and orange zest and mix well.
5. 5
   In another bowl, stir together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. 6
   Add egg mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just blended. Batter will be slightly lumpy; do not overmix.
7. 7
   Pour batter into the prepared baking dish or pan.
8. 8
   Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with only a few crumbs remaining, about 40 to 50 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
10. 10
    Run a knife around perimeter of the pan and invert cake onto a serving plate.
11. 11
    Dust with powdered sugar.