Olive Oil Cake Recipe Recipe

Name: Olive Oil Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for coating the pan; 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur, such as Disaronno; 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan; 1/2 cup coarse-ground cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; Pinch of salt; Powdered sugar, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for coating the pan
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur, such as Disaronno
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pan
1/2 cup coarse-ground cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
Powdered sugar, for garnish

1
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2
Coat a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil and flour; tap out the excess.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until well blended and light in color.
4
Add the milk, measured olive oil, amaretto, and orange zest and mix well.
5
In another bowl, stir together the measured flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6
Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just blended (the batter will be slightly lumpy; do not overmix).
7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
8
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few crumbs, about 40 to 50 minutes.
9
Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
10
When the cake has cooled, run a knife around the perimeter of the pan and invert the cake onto a serving plate.
11
Dust with powdered sugar, cut into 12 pieces, and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1 cup good-quality extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for coating the pan, and more.

Yes, Olive Oil Cake Recipe 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 Recipe

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