Description
Mediterranean olive oil cake brings sunshine from Italian kitchens with its delicate crumb and subtle citrus notes. Rich with extra virgin olive oil and kissed by orange zest, this dessert invites you to savor a slice of rustic elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup (156 g) all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch cake pan with a light olive oil coating.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform base for the cake.
- Create a smooth batter by incorporating wet ingredients, whisking thoroughly until the mixture becomes silky and well-integrated.
- Gently transfer the batter into the prepared cake pan, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and a firm center that springs back when lightly touched.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to settle and release easily.
- Carefully remove from the pan and transfer to a cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- Enhance the cake’s presentation by garnishing with fresh seasonal berries, a dollop of creamy yogurt, or a delicate drizzle of local honey.
- Slice and serve, appreciating the subtle olive oil undertones and tender crumb of this rustic dessert.
Notes
- Swap standard olive oil for extra virgin for a more robust, fruity flavor that enhances the cake’s complexity.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of regular for a denser, richer texture that keeps the cake incredibly moist.
- Experiment with alternative flours like almond or whole wheat for gluten-free or more nutritious variations, adjusting liquid ratios accordingly.
- Add chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme to create a savory twist, transforming this cake from a sweet treat to an elegant accompaniment for cheese or afternoon tea.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg