Apple Olive Oil Cake: A Spice-Infused Cake Recipe You’ll Love
Discover a moist, spiced apple and olive oil cake loaded with cinnamon and fresh apples—simple to bake and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Use a high‑quality extra virgin olive oil with fruity or peppery notes to infuse the cake with a delicate savory depth.
Granny Smith Apples
- Peel and core tart Granny Smith apples then chop into bite‑sized apple slices to contrast the cake’s natural sweetness.
Cane Sugar or Brown Sugar
- Sweeten the batter with cane sugar or brown sugar for a hint of caramel, ensuring a moist cake with rich flavor.
All‑Purpose Flour
- Provides structure; measure precisely to keep the cake tender yet sturdy.
Cake Flour
- Substitute a small portion of cake flour for an extra‑fine crumb and lighter texture.
Baking Powder
- Acts as the leavening agent helping the cake rise and come out light.
Salt
- Just a pinch to balance sweetness and enhance overall flavor.
Ground Cinnamon
- A touch of spice that complements the apple and olive oil for a classic Italian apple olive oil cake profile.
Citrus Zest (Lemon or Orange)
- Fold in fresh zest to brighten the olive oil cake recipe with a subtle citrus twist.
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Your Equipment
- Grease a springform pan or round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
Step 2: Combine Eggs and Sugar
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl if whisking by hand), add eggs and sugar at room temperature.
Step 3: Whisk Until Thick
- Whisk vigorously until the mixture is pale and thick—about 3 minutes in a mixer or 5 minutes by hand.
Step 4: Drizzle in good quality extra virgin olive
- With the mixer running (or whisk in hand), slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil to form a stable emulsion.
Step 5: Sift Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, sift together all‑purpose flour, cake flour (if using), baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Step 6: Fold Dry into Wet
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg‑oil mixture using a spatula, stopping as soon as no streaks remain.
Step 7: Add Apple Slices
- Toss your chopped Granny Smith apple slices in a little flour, then fold them into the batter to prevent sinking.
Step 8: Transfer to Pan
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 9: Bake the Cake
- Bake according to your olive oil cake recipe instructions—typically 45–55 minutes—until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 10: Cool Completely
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Sugars | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
Categorization
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian‑inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Keyword: apple and olive oil cake
- Skill Level: Easy