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Olive oil cake
A moist, fragrant cake where olive oil brings depth and tenderness. Surprisingly simple. Watch the video above for Chef John's method.
60 min · 10 servings
Inspired by Food Wishes
Ingredients
Units
- eggs3
- granulated sugar200 g
- olive oil180 ml
- milk120 ml
- orange, zest + juice1
- all-purpose flour220 g
- baking powder2 tsp
- salt½ tsp
Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 175°C (347°F) and grease a tin (about 23 cm).
- 2
Whisk the eggs and sugar pale, add the olive oil, milk, zest and juice.
- 3
Fold in the flour, baking powder and salt to a smooth batter.
- 4
Pour into the tin and bake 40–45 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
- 5
Let cool. See the video for details.
Allergens
Contains: gluten, egg, milk
Produced in a kitchen that handles nuts, milk, eggs and gluten.
Allergies? Always check the packaging of the products you use. Labels can vary between brands.
Diet
Notes
At-home version. Follow the video above. Use a good fruity olive oil.
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