1. Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.

4. Add Olive Oil and Juice: Gradually pour in the olive oil while whisking, followed by the fresh blood orange juice and zest. Mix until fully incorporated.

5. Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Pour Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top to ensure even baking.

7. Bake: Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean when it’s ready.

8. Cool: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Before serving, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar if desired. This adds a lovely visual touch.

10. Slice and Serve: Slice the cake into wedges and serve! Consider pairing it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream for an extra treat.