Ingredients
- - 2 cups citrus zest and olive oil
- - 1 1/2 cups flour or ground nuts
- - 3/4 cup sugar
- - 3 large eggs or yolks
- - 1/2 cup butter or olive oil
- - Flavorings like citrus zest or espresso
Italy cuisine
Citrus Olive Oil Cake
Moist, fragrant cake perfumed with orange, lemon, and fruity olive oil - ideal for make-ahead desserts.
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 50 min
Total: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: Serves 8
Difficulty: Easy
Cooking steps
- 1Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line the baking vessel.
- 2Cream butter or oil with sugar, then blend in eggs and citrus zest and olive oil.
- 3Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- 4Bake until set with a slight spring; cool before glazing or slicing.
Chef notes
- - Do not over-mix once flour is added to keep crumb tender.
- - Use an instant-read thermometer for precise doneness when possible.
Pairings
- - Serve with mascarpone cream
- - Pour a glass of Moscato d Asti
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 24 g
- Carbs: 44 g