CAMPARI OLIVE OIL CAKE

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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

1/4 cup/55 grams unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted, plus more for greasing the pan
2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups/330 grams granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup/160 milliliters whole milk
2/3 cup/160 milliliters mild olive oil
3 large eggs
1/3 cup/80 milliliters Campari
1 tablespoon grated grapefruit zest
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup/60 milliliters fresh grapefruit juice
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Whipped crème fraîche or whipped cream, sweetened or not as you like, for serving

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.

Ms Nuhin
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0/10 would not make again.


TR Kumar
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Avoid this recipe at all costs!


Arianna Contreras
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I would not recommend this recipe. It's a waste of time and ingredients.


Maria Kennedyhead
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The instructions for this recipe are very confusing. I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do.


Kancon Mala
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This recipe is missing some key ingredients. It doesn't specify how much Campari or olive oil to use.


Faustina Asante
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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
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This cake was a disaster! It was dry, crumbly, and had a strange flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.


vrboi67
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The cake was easy to make, but the flavor was just okay. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Taim Imo
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I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think I would add more olive oil next time.


Abbas Riaz
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Kelfala Kamara
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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
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Delicious!


nimrahprincess mugoya
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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
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The cake was easy to make and turned out great! The flavor was unique and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bkck isima
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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
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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
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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.