Anarchy Cake Recipe

Name: Anarchy Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups fruit (or 4 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate), sliced if using peaches, apricots, or plums (neatness does not count); if using cherries, pit them; 3/4 cup of cake or pastry flour (all-purpose flour works in a pinch); 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; Pinch of salt; 1 egg; 1/2 cup superfine sugar, plus an additional 2 tablespoons; 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups fruit (or 4 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate), sliced if using peaches, apricots, or plums (neatness does not count); if using cherries, pit them
3/4 cup of cake or pastry flour (all-purpose flour works in a pinch)
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 egg
1/2 cup superfine sugar, plus an additional 2 tablespoons
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Line bottom of a 10-inch-diameter springform pan with parchment paper, brush with oil, and lightly flour.
3
Gently toss prepared fruit with 1 tablespoon of sugar and set aside.
4
(If using chocolate, do not toss it with the sugar, just put aside until needed.)
5
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
6
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg with the 1/2 cup of superfine sugar and lemon zest until light, fluffy, and pale in color.
7
This could take as long as 5 minutes.
8
Add the olive oil, then the milk and balsamic vinegar, beating until fully combined.
9
Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour mixture.
10
Pour batter into the prepared springform pan and drop the sliced fruit over the top.
11
Sprinkle with a tablespoon of sugar.
12
Bake for 50 minutes, until the top is a beautiful golden brown.
13
A knife blade inserted into the cakes center should come out clean.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups fruit (or 4 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate), sliced if using peaches, apricots, or plums (neatness does not count); if using cherries, pit them, 3/4 cup of cake or pastry flour (all-purpose flour works in a pinch), 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, Pinch of salt, and more.

Yes, Anarchy Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Anarchy Cake

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