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Olive Oil Cake Recipe

Olive Oil Cake

Rahat
This Olive Oil Cake is a masterpiece of simplicity, offering a moist, tender crumb and a delicate golden crust. Infused with the rich, fruity notes of olive oil, it’s subtly sweet with a hint of citrus that brightens every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings 12 servings
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs yolks and whites divided (room temperature preferred)
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar (350 g)
  • ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil (157 ml)
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • ½ cup whole milk (118 ml)
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon table salt
  • 2 Tablespoons coarse granulated sugar (25 g) may sub regular granulated sugar for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325F (160C). If your springform pan is not non-stick, lightly spray sides and bottom with baking spray.
  • Crack eggs, separating the egg yolks into a large mixing bowl and the egg whites into a clean, dry medium-sized mixing bowl.
  • To the large bowl with the egg yolks, add sugar, olive oil, and lemon zest. Use an electric mixer (or stand mixer) to beat on medium-high speed for 1-2 minutes, batter should be uniform and well-combined.
  • With mixer on low-speed, gradually stir in milk and lemon juice until combined.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Use a spatula to gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture, until combined.
  • Use an electric mixer (with clean, dry beaters) to beat your egg whites to stiff peaks. Set aside.
  • Use your spatula to gently fold the egg whites into the batter until completely combined (do not over-mix).
  • Pour batter evenly into 9” springform pan. Sprinkle all over with coarse sugar.
  • Place springform pan on a foil-lined baking sheet and transfer to center rack of 325F (160C) oven. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow cake to cool completely before removing the ring from the springform pan and slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 96IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cake recipe, dessert, Mediterranean, olive oil
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