When I posted a photo of this very modest-looking cake on Instagram, I was blown away by the response. Honestly, it didn't look like much - a generic yellow cake with a golden top. I think just the very notion of putting Campari and olive oil in a cake is what made people stop and "like" it. And it is a pretty terrific flavor combination: The citrusy bittersweet character of the Campari goes really well with the fragrant oil, to which I also add melted butter for richness, as well as lots of fresh citrus juice and zest. On its own, the cake is a pretty plain-looking thing, but you can dress it up for a party, adding orange segments, berries and dollops of whipped cream or crème fraîche to the top. If you want to go one step further, simmer some Campari and a bit of sugar down to a syrup, and drizzle that all over the cake. It turns the cake more pink and accentuates its boozy flavor.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch springform pan, and line the bottom with parchment paper. (You can use a regular 9-inch cake pan that is at least 2 inches deep, but the cake will be harder to unmold.)
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, milk, oil, eggs, Campari, citrus zests, and citrus juices. Fold in the dry ingredients, then scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake until the top is golden and springs back when lightly pressed in the center, 45 minutes to 1 hour. (A cake tester might emerge with a few crumbs, which is OK.)
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan. Then run a butter knife around the edges and release the sides. Serve with dollops of whipped crème fraîche. This cake is best served on the same day that it's baked.
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Ms Nuhin
[email protected]0/10 would not make again.
TR Kumar
[email protected]Avoid this recipe at all costs!
Arianna Contreras
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It's a waste of time and ingredients.
Maria Kennedyhead
[email protected]The instructions for this recipe are very confusing. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do.
Kancon Mala
[email protected]This recipe is missing some key ingredients. It doesn't specify how much Campari or olive oil to use.
Faustina Asante
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake turned out really dense and heavy. I think I might have overmixed the batter.
Binodh Prajapati
[email protected]This cake was a disaster! It was dry, crumbly, and had a strange flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.
vrboi67
[email protected]The cake was easy to make, but the flavor was just okay. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Taim Imo
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I would add more olive oil next time.
Abbas Riaz
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Kelfala Kamara
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The Campari and olive oil give it a unique twist that I really enjoy.
Precious Ubah
[email protected]Delicious!
nimrahprincess mugoya
[email protected]This cake is a keeper! It's moist, flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Sagar Lamsal
[email protected]The cake was easy to make and turned out great! The flavor was unique and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Bkck isima
[email protected]This was my first time making a Campari olive oil cake, and I was really happy with the results. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely make this cake again.
Mazhar Mazhar
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Steven Gabbard
[email protected]This cake was a delightful surprise! The combination of Campari and olive oil was unexpected, but it worked beautifully. The cake was moist and flavorful, with a slightly boozy finish. I'll definitely be making this again.