If you’re an Italian restaurant fan like me, you’ve probably tried an olive cake. It’s simple, usually decorated with nothing more than a little powdered sugar dusting, but boy is it delicious. I’ve played around with this recipe for a while, and it’s finally the best olive oil cake recipe I’ve ever tried. This recipe has a lot of olive oil (thus the name), making it super moist. Plus, it makes the hint of lemon really shines. 🍋
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Olive Oil Cake
Make the Batter
Prep the Cake Pan – Grease a 10-inch cake pan generously and line the bottom with parchment paper, if desired. Set aside.Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.Wet Ingredients – Whisk the eggs, sugar, olive oil, buttermilk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and juice in another bowl. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients – Next, combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until thoroughly combined. Scrape down the bowl’s sides as you mix.Pour your olive cake batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake the Cake
Bake the olive cake for 40-45 minutes (or until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean).Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing it to a wire rack. (Remember to remove the parchment paper.) Allow the cake to cool completely. Decorate – Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve with fruit and whipped cream, and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
This cake stores well for a couple of days on the countertop, so feel free to make it up to two days ahead. You can also freeze this cake for three months. Wrap it in plastic and keep it in an airtight container in the freezer. Then thaw it the night before you plan to serve.
Serving and Storage Instructions
This cake will need some time to cool, but you can serve it slightly warm or at room temperature. You can keep leftover olive oil cake in an airtight container on the countertop for three days. If you decide to frost it, store it in the fridge instead.
What Goes with Olive Cake
This cake is a perfect companion to a pumpkin spice latte or a cup of ginger tea. It also goes well with fancier drinks like a chai tea latte, though I prefer an uncomplicated drink while I soak in all the flavors of this cake. You could also accompany this cake with homemade whipped cream and fresh fruit or a fruit-based sauce.
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Conclusion
This simple yet elegant olive oil cake is the ideal afternoon snack with a cup of joe. Have you tried this cake yet? If so, what’s your olive oil brand of choice? I’d love to hear your suggestions in the comment section below. 😘
Watch How to Make It
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