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Traditional Olive Oil Cake and Classic Christmas Desserts

A traditional olive oil cake recipe with classic Christmas desserts for festive celebrations.

Traditional Olive Oil Cake and Classic Christmas Desserts

Discover the traditional olive oil cake recipe and other classic Christmas desserts perfect for your holiday celebrations.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
30m
Rest time
0s
Total time
45m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 80 g all purpose flour
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 piece large egg
  • 30 ml whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch pinch of salt

Origins

Mediterranean

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Grease a small cake pan with olive oil and lightly dust with flour.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, and pinch of salt.
  4. In another bowl, beat the large egg with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
  5. Add extra virgin olive oil, whole milk, lemon zest grated, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, do not overmix.
  7. For the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Tips

  • Use high quality extra virgin olive oil for best flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and tender.
  • Let the cake cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

Serving Suggestions

  • fresh berries
  • whipped cream
  • hot tea
  • coffee

Enjoy this moist and flavorful traditional olive oil cake as a delightful centerpiece for your Christmas dessert table.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.2
  • Sugar (g): 20
  • Fat (g): 15
  • Carbohydrates (g): 40
  • Protein (g): 5
  • Calories: 320
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.1
  • Saturated Fat (g): 2

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