Olive Oil Cake Recipe

Name: Olive Oil Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Oil 2 (10-inch) round cake pans.
2
In a nonreactive saucepan, reduce the orange juice over medium heat to 1/4 cup.
3
Add salt, stir, and let cool.
4
Lightly beat eggs with paddle attachment in standing mixer on high for 1 minute until frothy.
5
Add milk, sugar, liqueur, olive oil, reduced orange juice, lemon zest, anise and 1 teaspoon rosemary.
6
Mix for 1 minute until well blended.
7
Mix in the flour, baking soda and baking powder until well blended and smooth.
8
Pour half of the mixture into each oiled cake pan.
9
Bake for 1 hour.
10
Place on a rack to cool.
11
Run a knife around the edges and place it on a plate.
12
While the cake is still warm, smooth 3 tablespoons of marmalade onto the top of each cake.
13
Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon rosemary evenly over both cakes.
14
Garnish center with rosemary sprig.
15
Cut each cake into wedges and serve.

1671

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh orange juice, 1 teaspoon fine salt, 3 large eggs, room temperature, 1 1/4 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Olive Oil 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.

Olive Oil Cake

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