Best 20 Olive Oil Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our enticing Olive Oil Cake recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic to contemporary, rustic to refined, our collection caters to every palate and occasion. Experience the moist, crumbly texture of our traditional Italian Olive Oil Cake, perfected with a hint of citrus and a drizzle of velvety glaze. Journey to the sun-kissed shores of Greece with our delectable Olive Oil Orange Cake, where sweet oranges dance harmoniously with the rich olive oil, creating a burst of Mediterranean sunshine in every bite. Discover the elegance of our sophisticated Olive Oil Pound Cake, a testament to simplicity, where the subtle nuances of olive oil elevate the dense, buttery crumb to new heights. Treat yourself to a slice of our luscious Olive Oil Almond Cake, a delightful symphony of nutty almonds, fragrant olive oil, and a touch of honey, sure to leave you craving more. And for a touch of rustic charm, embrace our rustic Olive Oil Zucchini Cake, where grated zucchini lends a moist, tender crumb and a hint of garden freshness. Each recipe unveils a unique expression of olive oil's versatility, promising an unforgettable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLIVE OIL CAKE



Olive Oil Cake image

A good olive oil cake isn't overly sweet, so it can just as easily be a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack as a dessert. -Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup 2% milk
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
Sliced almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in oil. Beat in ground almonds, milk, orange zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. For icing, in a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar and enough orange juice to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over cake. If desired, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

LEMON-OLIVE OIL CAKE



Lemon-Olive Oil Cake image

Lemon zest and juice add sunny flavor to this moist olive-oil cake. A slice is lovely as is, but a topping of fresh berries and whipped mascarpone cream really makes it sing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh juice
5 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1/3 cup plus 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
4 cups fresh berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, and halved (or quartered, if large) strawberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 cups heavy cream
8 ounces mascarpone, stirred until smooth

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch springform pan with oil and line bottom with a parchment round; brush parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest to thoroughly combine. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites over medium-low until foamy. Increase speed to medium-high; slowly add 1/3 cup granulated sugar, beating just until whites hold soft peaks, 3 to 4 minutes. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks with remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar on medium-high speed until thick, pale, and tripled in volume, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly beat in oil, then lemon juice to combine (mixture may appear curdled). Stir in flour mixture just to combine. Gently stir one-third of egg-white mixture into yolk mixture to lighten. Then gently fold in remaining egg-white mixture until no streaks of white remain (do not overmix). Transfer batter to prepared pan; gently smooth top with a spatula.
  • Bake until cake is golden brown on top and springs back when lightly pressed, 45 to 55 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool 15 minutes. Run a knife between sides of cake and pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan; let cool completely.
  • Berries and Cream: Meanwhile, stir together berries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. In another bowl, whisk cream until thick and silky but not holding peaks. Add mascarpone and remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Whisk just until soft peaks form.
  • Dust top of cake generously with confectioners' sugar. Serve with macerated berries and whipped mascarpone cream. Cake can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.

ALMOND CITRUS OLIVE OIL CAKE



Almond Citrus Olive Oil Cake image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons orange zest
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted, coarsely crumbled
Powdered sugar, for sifting
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
3/4 teaspoon orange blossom water, optional
3 oranges, segmented
2 pink grapefruits, segmented

Steps:

  • To make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8-inch-diameter cake pan. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat the sugar, eggs, and zests in a large bowl until pale and fluffy. Beat in the milk. Gradually beat in the oil. Add the flour mixture and stir just until blended. Stir in the almonds. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Place cake pan on baking pan to collect any possible spills. Bake until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool for 15 minutes. Remove cake and place on serving platter, top side up. Sift powdered sugar over the cake.
  • To make the citrus compote: Stir the orange peel, blossom water, and 2 tablespoons of accumulated juices from the segmented fruit in a small bowl to blend. Arrange the orange and grapefruit segments decoratively in a wide shallow bowl. Pour the blossom water mixture over. Cover and let stand 15 minutes for the flavors to blend.
  • Cut the cake into wedges and spoon the citrus compote alongside.

ORANGE OLIVE OIL CAKE



Orange Olive Oil Cake image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Butter, for greasing the pan
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Juice and zest of 1 orange (about 3 tablespoons juice, 1 tablespoon zest)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Mix together the sugar and eggs in a medium bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until blended and light. Drizzle in the olive oil and vanilla and mix until light and smooth. Add the orange juice and zest and mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in another medium bowl. Add the flour mixture half at a time to the wet ingredients and mix on low just to incorporate. Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the cake cool 15 minutes, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.

OLIVE OIL CAKE



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This simple, lemon-scented olive oil cake is an elegant treat all by itself or topped with whipped cream, fruit or ice cream. The olive oil contributes a pleasant fruity flavor while keeping the cake moister for longer than butter ever could. Make sure your olive oil tastes delicious and fresh. If you wouldn't eat it on a salad, it won't be good in your cake.

Provided by Samantha Seneviratne

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield One 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup/240 milliliters good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the pan
2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups/300 grams granulated sugar, plus about 2 tablespoons for sprinkling
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups/295 milliliters whole milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan using extra-virgin olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper. Oil the parchment and flour the pan, shaking out any excess flour.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer set on high, beat the sugar, eggs and lemon zest until very thick and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer still running, slowly drizzle in the oil and beat until incorporated, another 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low, and add milk and lemon juice. Gradually add the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smooth the top using an offset spatula and sprinkle the top with about 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Bake the cake until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool for 20 minutes, then run a knife around the edge to release the sides of the cake from the pan. Invert the cake onto a plate and then flip it back over onto the rack to cool completely. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

ROSEMARY, OLIVE OIL AND ORANGE CAKE



Rosemary, Olive Oil and Orange Cake image

This is a very light cake, similar to a lemon drizzle but with a ton more flavor. The rosemary and orange add delicious floral notes. A fluted Bundt pan looks especially nice. Prepare the crystallized rosemary sprigs at least 6 to 8 hours (or the day before) before serving the cake, which will keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to three days.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 small rosemary sprigs, no more than 1 inch/3 centimeters each in size (see note)
1 egg white, lightly whisked
2 teaspoons granulated or superfine sugar (caster sugar)
About 2 tablespoons/30 grams unsalted butter, softened, for greasing the pan
2 cups/240 grams all-purpose flour (plain flour), more to flour the pan
3/4 cup/160 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup plus 1 teaspoon/120 grams superfine sugar (caster sugar)
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest (from about 1 1/2 oranges)
1 1/2 tablespoons/7 grams packed finely chopped rosemary leaves
2 large eggs
1/2 cup/130 grams sour cream
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 3/4 cups/175 grams sifted confectioners' sugar, or 1 1/2 cups/150 grams sifted icing sugar

Steps:

  • At least 6 hours before you plan to ice the cake, prepare the crystallized rosemary: Brush rosemary on all sides with a little of the egg white and then dip it in the sugar, so the needles are lightly coated on all sides. Set aside on a wire rack to dry. Repeat with remaining rosemary.
  • Make the cake: Heat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit/160 degrees Celsius. Generously grease a 9-inch/23-centimeter Bundt pan with half the butter and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Butter again, generously, and then flour it, tapping away the excess.
  • Put olive oil, superfine sugar, orange zest and chopped rosemary leaves in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk on medium speed until combined, then add eggs, one at a time. Whisk for another minute, until thick, then add sour cream and mix until combined on low speed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and the whisk.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together into a small bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the olive oil mixture and mix until combined. Increase speed to high and whisk for 1 minute.
  • Scrape batter into the Bundt pan and smooth the top with a small spatula. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until cake is cooked and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. (You may want to trim the cake at this stage, if it rises unevenly, to allow it to sit flat on the plate.)
  • Prepare the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth. When the cake has cooled, drizzle icing on top, allowing it to drip down the sides of the cake, then top with the crystallized rosemary and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 442, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 158 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BLOOD ORANGE CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Blood Orange Chocolate Olive Oil Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: blood oranges, olive oil, all purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, organic sugar, filtered water, white vinegar, powdered sugar, pistachio

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Bakery Goods

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 blood oranges
½ cup olive oil, plus more for greasing
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
⅔ cup dark cocoa powder, unsweetened
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 ¼ cups organic sugar
1 cup filtered water
1 ½ teaspoons white vinegar
1 cup powdered sugar
¼ cup pistachio, raw, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Zest all 5 blood oranges and divide between 3 separate small bowls: 2 bowls should contain the zest of 1 orange each, and 1 bowl should contain the zest of 3 oranges. Set aside the 2 bowls with less zest for later use.
  • Add the olive oil to the bowl with the zest of 3 oranges. Set aside for 30-60 minutes to infuse.
  • Juice 3 of the oranges and set aside 3 tablespoons of juice for the glaze. Reserve the remaining orange juice in a liquid measuring cup. You should have about ½ cup. (120 ML)
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚F).
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the sugar, blood orange olive oil (with the zest), ½ cup (120 ml) of the blood orange juice, water, and white vinegar. Whisk until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
  • Lightly grease the bottom and sides of an 8-9-inch (20-22 cm) round cake pan with olive oil, and place a parchment round in the bottom of the pan. (To make the parchment round, tear off an 18 x 13-inch (45x33 cm) piece of parchment paper. With a long edge closest to you, fold down the top right corner to meet the bottom edge. Press down on the long side of the triangle to flatten, then turn so that side is facing you and fold in half, bringing the points together. Turn again so the long side of the new triangle is on top and fold in half twice more. Flip the cake pan upside down and hold the pointy end of the triangle at the center of the pan. Trim the excess parchment that extends past the edge of the pan. Flip the pan, unfold the triangle, and place the parchment round in the bottom).
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • While the cake bakes, prepare the toppings: Cut the top and the bottoms off the 2 remaining zested oranges. Using a paring knife, carefully remove the skin and pith from the oranges until you are left with just the flesh. Turn each orange on its side and cut into ¼-inch (6 mm) wide rounds. Place the rounds between 2 paper towels to blot some of the excess juice. This will allow them to stick to the glaze more effectively.
  • Make the glaze: Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Add the reserved zest of 1 orange, and the remaining 3 tablespoons of blood orange juice. Whisk into a glaze. It should be thick, but spreadable.
  • Remove the cake from the oven. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet to cool completely.
  • Once the cake has cooled, pour the glaze over the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Decorate the top with the orange slices, pistachios, and remaining orange zest.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 32 grams

BLOOD ORANGE OLIVE OIL CAKE



Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake image

There are cakes that can be made without turning on (or having to clean) the food processor or electric mixer. This is one of them. The recipe, inspired by Dorie Greenspan's extra-virgin olive oil cake, uses blood oranges, which leave the cut loaf dappled with ruby dots. It's a lovely presentation, but regular oranges could be used, too.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter for greasing pan
3 blood oranges
1 cup sugar
Buttermilk or plain yogurt
3 large eggs
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Honey-blood orange compote, for serving, optional (see note)
Whipped cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Grate zest from 2 oranges and place in a bowl with sugar. Using your fingers, rub ingredients together until orange zest is evenly distributed in sugar.
  • Supreme an orange: Cut off bottom and top so fruit is exposed and orange can stand upright on a cutting board. Cut away peel and pith, following curve of fruit with your knife. Cut orange segments out of their connective membranes and let them fall into a bowl. Repeat with another orange. Break up segments with your fingers to about 1/4-inch pieces.
  • Halve remaining orange and squeeze juice into a measuring cup. You will have about 1/4 cup or so. Add buttermilk or yogurt to juice until you have 2/3 cup liquid altogether. Pour mixture into bowl with sugar and whisk well. Whisk in eggs.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gently whisk dry ingredients into wet ones. Switch to a spatula and fold in olive oil a little at a time. Fold in pieces of orange segments. Scrape batter into pan and smooth top.
  • Bake cake for about 55 minutes, or until it is golden and a knife inserted into center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then unmold and cool to room temperature right-side up. Serve with whipped cream and honey-blood orange compote, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 335, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 166 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON OLIVE-OIL CAKE



Lemon Olive-Oil Cake image

Categories     Citrus     Egg     Bake     Quick & Easy     Spring     Birthday     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup olive oil (extra-virgin if desired), plus additional for greasing pan
1 large lemon
1 cup cake flour (not self-rising)
5 large eggs, separated, reserving 1 white for another use
3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
Special Equipment
a 9-inch (24-cm) springform pan; parchment paper

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Grease springform pan with some oil, then line bottom with a round of parchment paper. Oil parchment.
  • Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 1/2 teaspoons and whisk together with flour. Halve lemon, then squeeze and reserve 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
  • Beat together yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until thick and pale, about 3 minutes. Reduce speed to medium and add olive oil (3/4 cup) and reserved lemon juice, beating until just combined (mixture may appear separated). Using a wooden spoon, stir in flour mixture (do not beat) until just combined.
  • Beat egg whites (from 4 eggs) with 1/2 teaspoon salt in another large bowl with cleaned beaters at medium-high speed until foamy, then add 1/4 cup sugar a little at a time, beating, and continue to beat until egg whites just hold soft peaks, about 3 minutes.
  • Gently fold one third of whites into yolk mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly.
  • Transfer batter to springform pan and gently rap against work surface once or twice to release any air bubbles. Sprinkle top evenly with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until puffed and golden and a wooden pick or skewer inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a rack 10 minutes, then run a thin knife around edge of pan and remove side of pan. Cool cake to room temperature, about 1 1/4 hours. Remove bottom of pan and peel off parchment, then transfer cake to a serving plate.

BLOOD ORANGE OLIVE OIL UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



Blood Orange Olive Oil Upside Down Cake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for the cake pan
1/3 cup (75 grams) light brown sugar
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) water
2 blood oranges, divided
3/4 cup (150 grams) superfine/caster sugar
1/3 cup (90 milliliters) plain yogurt
2 eggs
3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/3 cups (165 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
Creme fraiche, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a round loose-bottomed 9-inch (23-centimeter) cake pan with cooking spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and water to make a thick paste. Spread this thinly and evenly onto the base of the cake pan and set aside.
  • Zest 1 orange and add this to a large bowl with the superfine sugar. Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingertips until the zest is evenly distributed. Set aside.
  • Slice both oranges as thinly as you can with the skin on and arrange the slices on top of the brown sugar base in the cake pan. You can cut some of the slices in half to create a different pattern and to fill in all the gaps.
  • Add the yogurt to the bowl with the superfine sugar and whisk briefly to combine. Whisk in the eggs and olive oil. Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until smooth. Gently pour the batter on top of the orange slices, being careful not to disturb the oranges underneath.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the sponge is firm to the touch and golden brown. Leave the cake in its pan to cool completely before attempting to turn it upside down. Serve with creme fraiche.

LEMON-RHUBARB OLIVE-OIL BUNDT CAKE



Lemon-Rhubarb Olive-Oil Bundt Cake image

A dairy-free dump and whisk batter means this Bundt is extra easy to make. Plus the olive-oil and whipped egg whites give it a light, fluffy texture reminiscent of a cake donut. And there's a secret technique to this tangy, lemon-rhubarb knockout: a coat of sanding sugar in the pan helps the cake come out of the mold, while also baking into a sparkly shell.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan
Sanding or sparkling sugar, for pan
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3 large eggs, separated
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste or extract
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 1/4 cup fresh juice (from 1 to 2 lemons)
8 ounces rhubarb, cut into a 1/2-inch dice (2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 10‐to‐15‐cup Bundt pan with oil; generously sprinkle with sanding sugar to fully coat (do not tap out excess).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together oil, egg yolks, 1 cup granulated sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest and juice. In a third bowl, beat egg whites on low until foamy.
  • Increase speed to medium‐high and gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form. Stir oil mixture into flour mixture just to combine. Stir one‐third of egg‐white mixture into batter, then gently fold in remaining egg‐white mixture just until no streaks remain (do not overmix).
  • Toss rhubarb with remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar to evenly coat. Fold rhubarb mixture into batter, then transfer to pan; smooth top with a spatula. Bake until cake is golden brown on top and a wooden skewer inserted into center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes (if top is browning too quickly, tent with foil).
  • Let cool in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes, then invert onto a plate or stand and let cool completely before slicing and serving. Cake is best served the day it's baked, but can also be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days.

OLIVE OIL ORANGE CORNMEAL CAKE



Olive Oil Orange Cornmeal Cake image

Not your average cake, but delicious nonetheless! The texture of the cornmeal and the uncommon flavor of the oil and the orange make this cake a wonderfully flavorful 'lighter side' option to the cakes usually enjoyed by Americans.

Provided by The Viking Bunny

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ⅓ cups white sugar, divided
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup olive oil
½ cup orange juice
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup finely ground yellow cornmeal
zest from 1 orange
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan; line with parchment paper. Grease top of paper.
  • Beat 1 cup sugar, eggs, olive oil, and orange juice together in a large bowl until smooth; add flour, cornmeal, orange zest, baking powder, and salt. Use a whisk to lightly mix the wet and dry ingredients together. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle remaining sugar over the top of the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Cool cake in the pan for 20 minutes. Run a knife along the inside edge of the pan to loosen cake. Invert pan onto a plate to remove cake from pan. Use plate to again invert the cake onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 431.5 mg, Sugar 34.9 g

SPICED OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH ORANGE GLAZE



Spiced Olive Oil Cake With Orange Glaze image

This golden cake makes a persuasive case for baking with olive oil; it is fragrant, peppery and not overly sweet, with an orange glaze that brings all the flavors together. The recipe is from Lior Lev Sercarz, a high-end spice vendor in New York City who says that oil is even better than butter, the favorite of American bakers, at amplifying flavors like citrus and spice. See Tip for his instructions on using whole spices.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack, cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick cooking spray
1 3/4 cups/225 grams all-purpose flour
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground fennel, cardamom or coriander (see Tip)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (see Tip)
3/4 cup/180 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil
2/3 cup/160 milliliters whole milk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons dark rum
Freshly grated zest of 1 orange plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup/60 grams confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Make the cake: Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the dry cake ingredients, including ground spices. In another bowl, whisk the oil, milk, eggs, rum, orange zest and juice until smooth.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry. To prevent clumps, stir together starting from the center of the bowl, gradually drawing in the dry ingredients. Mix just until smooth. The batter will be thick. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 1 hour, rotating after 30 minutes. When done, the cake will be just firm and dry on top and a tester inserted into the center will come out clean.
  • Meanwhile, make the glaze: In a measuring cup with a pouring spout, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons orange juice until smooth. The texture should be runny; add more orange juice if needed.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out. While it is still warm, drizzle the glaze over the top, making messy, Jackson Pollock-style zigzags by moving the cup back and forth over the cake. Let cool completely to set.

OLIVE OIL CAKE



Olive Oil Cake image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon fine salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup orange liqueur, rum, brandy or whisky
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling pans
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons anise seed
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons lemon or orange marmalade
2 fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil 2 (10-inch) round cake pans.
  • In a nonreactive saucepan, reduce the orange juice over medium heat to 1/4 cup. Add salt, stir, and let cool.
  • Lightly beat eggs with paddle attachment in standing mixer on high for 1 minute until frothy. Add milk, sugar, liqueur, olive oil, reduced orange juice, lemon zest, anise and 1 teaspoon rosemary. Mix for 1 minute until well blended. Mix in the flour, baking soda and baking powder until well blended and smooth.
  • Pour half of the mixture into each oiled cake pan. Bake for 1 hour. Place on a rack to cool. Run a knife around the edges and place it on a plate. While the cake is still warm, smooth 3 tablespoons of marmalade onto the top of each cake. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary evenly over both cakes. Garnish center with rosemary sprig. Cut each cake into wedges and serve.

OLIVE OIL CAKE



Olive Oil Cake image

Even die-hard butter devotees admit that olive oil makes exceptionally good cakes. EVOO is liquid at room temperature, so it lends superior moisture over time. In fact, olive oil cake only improves the longer it sits-this dairy-free version will keep on your counter for days (not that it'll last that long).

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dessert     Cake     Bake     Almond     Amaretto     Lemon Juice

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; plus more for pan
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; plus more
2 cups cake flour
1/3 cup almond flour or meal or fine-grind cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons amaretto, Grand Marnier, sweet vermouth, or other liqueur
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
Special Equipment
A 9"-diameter springform pan

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Drizzle bottom and sides of pan with oil and use your fingers to coat. Line bottom with a round of parchment paper and smooth to eliminate air bubbles; coat parchment with more oil. Generously sprinkle pan with sugar and tilt to coat in an even layer; tap out excess. Whisk cake flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl to combine and eliminate any lumps. Stir together amaretto, lemon juice, and vanilla in a small bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed (use whisk attachment if working with a stand mixer), beat eggs, lemon zest, and 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar in a large bowl until mixture is very light, thick, pale, and falls off the whisk or beaters in a slowly dissolving ribbon, about 3 minutes if using a stand mixer and about 5 minutes if using a hand mixer. With mixer still on high speed, gradually stream in 1¼ cups oil and beat until incorporated and mixture is even thicker. Reduce mixer speed to low and add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with amaretto mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Fold batter several times with a large rubber spatula, making sure to scrape the bottom and sides of bowl. Scrape batter into prepared pan, smooth top, and sprinkle with more sugar.
  • Place cake in oven and immediately reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake until top is golden brown, center is firm to the touch, and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack and let cake cool in pan 15 minutes.
  • Poke holes all over top of cake with a toothpick or skewer and drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil; let it absorb. Run a thin knife around edges of cake and remove ring from pan. Slide cake onto rack and let cool completely. For the best flavor and texture, wrap cake in plastic and let sit at room temperature at least a day before serving.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cake can be baked 4 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

CHOCOLATE OLIVE OIL CAKE



Chocolate Olive Oil Cake image

This may seem like an odd combination, but trust me - the olive oil adds a special richness to this decadent chocolate cake. This is the cake you want to make when you're looking to impress your foodie friends! The bonus for some is that this cake is also dairy free.

Provided by Diana Moutsopoulos

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ½ ounces 70% dark chocolate, chopped
2 eggs
½ cup white sugar
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped almonds
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 7-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Place chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until pale. Stir in melted chocolate and olive oil with a spatula until well combined. Combine almonds, flour, and cinnamon in a second bowl and add to chocolate mixture. Stir until well combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 16.7 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

APPLE AND OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH MAPLE ICING



Apple and Olive Oil Cake with Maple Icing image

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Raisin     Apple     Birthday     Maple Syrup     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

heaping 1/2 cup / 80 g raisins
4 tbsp water
2 1/4 cups / 280 g all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup / 120 ml olive oil
3/4 cup / 160 g superfine sugar
1/2 vanilla bean
2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/8-inch / 1-cm dice
grated zest of 1 lemon
2 free-range egg whites
confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
Maple Icing:
7 tbsp / 100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
scant 1/2 cup / 100 g light muscovado sugar
scant 6 tbsp / 85 ml maple syrup
8 oz / 220 g cream cheese, at room temperature

Steps:

  • 1. Grease an 8-inch / 20-cm springform cake pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Place the raisins and water in a medium saucepan and simmer over low heat until all of the water has been absorbed. Leave to cool.
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 325°F / 170°C. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and set aside.
  • 3. Put the oil and superfine sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or use a whisk if you don't have a mixer). Slit the vanilla bean lengthwise in half and, using a sharp knife, scrape the seeds out into the bowl. Beat the oil, sugar, and vanilla together, then gradually add the eggs. The mix should be smooth and thick at this stage. Mix in the diced apples, raisins, and lemon zest, then lightly fold in the sifted dry ingredients.
  • 4. Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl, either by hand or with a mixer, until they have a soft meringue consistency. Fold them into the batter in 2 additions, trying to maintain as much air as possible.
  • 5. Pour the batter into the lined pan, level it with an icing spatula, and place in the oven. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the plan.
  • 6. Once the cake is completely cold, you can assemble it. Remove from the pan and use a large serrated knife to cut it in half horizontally. You should end up with 2 similar disks. If the cake is very domed, you might need to shave a bit off the top half to level it.
  • 7. To make the icing, beat together the butter, muscovado sugar, and maple syrup until light and airy. You can do this by hand, or preferably, in a mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the cream cheese and beat until the icing is totally smooth.
  • 8. Using the icing spatula, spread a layer of icing 3/8 inch / 1 cm thick over the bottom half of the cake. Carefully place the top half on it. Spoon the rest of the icing on top and use the icing spatula to create a wavelike or any other pattern. Dust it with confectioners' sugar, if you like.

OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH RED GRAPES



Olive Oil Cake with Red Grapes image

Viva Italia! This grape-studded cake, which is traditionally made to celebrate the beginning of the fruit harvest, is a sweet yet understated way to finish the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1/2 cup finely ground toasted almonds
1/4 cup quick-cooking polenta or coarsely ground yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup whole milk
2 cups red seedless grapes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush an 8-inch square pan with oil; dust with flour, tapping out excess. Whisk together flour, almonds, polenta, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat eggs, sugar, and zest with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; slowly add oil. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Spoon batter into pan; scatter 1 cup grapes over top. Bake for 15 minutes. Scatter remaining cup grapes over cake. Bake until cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 27 minutes more. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Turn out, and cut into squares.

BLOOD ORANGE YOGURT OLIVE OIL CAKE



Blood Orange Yogurt Olive Oil Cake image

Wonderful use for blood oranges in the winter. Plus, the cake is moist and requires no butter and very little processed sugar. It's delicious with or without the glaze.

Provided by Foodtorum

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
⅔ cup agave nectar
3 eggs
3 blood oranges, zested
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup blood orange juice
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons blood orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper; grease and flour the pan.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl. Whisk yogurt, agave nectar, eggs, blood orange zest, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until smooth. Pour yogurt mixture into flour mixture; stir to combine. Fold olive oil into batter until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
  • Whisk 1/4 cup blood orange juice and turbinado sugar together in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour over warm cake to absorb juice. Cool cake completely, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons blood orange juice to make the glaze. Pour over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 75.4 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 285.8 mg, Sugar 39 g

OLIVE OIL APPLE CAKE WITH SPICED SUGAR



Olive Oil Apple Cake with Spiced Sugar image

This dairy-free cake hits all the right autumnal notes: it's earthy thanks to the olive oil, warm thanks to the spices. Just be sure to choose your apples wisely-a softer type will melt into the cake, while firmer apples (such as Granny Smith) will give the cake a coarser texture.

Provided by David Tamarkin

Categories     Dessert     Cake     Dairy Free     Apple     Cinnamon     Cardamom     Ginger     Egg     Vanilla     Olive Oil

Yield Makes one 9x5" cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup mild extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan
1/2 cup plus 2 tsp. (100 g plus 10 g) granulated sugar, plus more for pan
2 sweet apples, such as Golden Delicious or Gala
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 1/2 cups (185 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2 large eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup (100 g) (packed) brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour about 1 Tbsp. oil into a 9x5" loaf pan and coat bottom and sides with fingertips. Sprinkle granulated sugar onto sides and bottom of pan to lightly coat.
  • Grate apples, peel and all, on the large holes of a box grater. Gather apples in a clean kitchen towel and wring out excess liquid. Be aggressive! You want them as dry as possible when they go into the batter.
  • Whisk cinnamon, pepper, cardamom, and ginger in a medium bowl. Transfer 1/4 tsp. spice mixture to a small bowl; set aside. Add flour and baking powder to remaining spice mixture and whisk to combine.
  • Whisk together eggs, egg yolks, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a large bowl. Continue whisking vigorously until lightened in color and thickened. Whisking with one hand and pouring with the other, slowly stream 1 cup oil into egg mixture until combined. Gently fold flour mixture into whipped eggs with a flexible rubber spatula just until combined, taking care not to overmix.
  • Fluff up grated apples and scatter over batter. Gently fold to incorporate.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top. Add 2 tsp. granulated sugar to reserved spice mixture and mix to combine. Sprinkle spiced sugar evenly over top of batter.
  • Bake cake until deep golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes. Let cake cool in pan. Run a butter knife or offset spatula along edge of cake to loosen and invert onto a platter.
  • Do Ahead: Cake can be made 3 days ahead (the flavor gets slightly more intense each day). Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice, as it has a more robust flavor than regular olive oil.
  • Make sure all of your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the cake to mix together more evenly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a well-greased and floured pan. This will help to prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Olive oil cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover olive oil, and it is also a healthier alternative to other cakes that are made with butter or vegetable oil. With its moist texture and rich flavor, olive oil cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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