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CLASSIC OLIVE OIL CAKE

This cake is a gift for the whole family and especially you. It's made with heart healthy extra virgin olive oil and a generous drizzle of our dark chocolate balsamic sauce that has a naturally low sugar content but still retains a silky sweetness. There's nothing new for cooks in Italy or Greece baking with olive oil. But it still seems a bit new to bakers in Canada. With nothing to give up and all to gain, using olive oil gives a higher rise and a moister finish than other fats, including butter. And because olive oil is a natural emulsifier, it improves the moisture and texture. Our recipe calls for fresh harvest EVOO but for a zesty, citrusy cake use Orange, Lemon. or Lime EVOO. A simple pantry solution that doesn't require zesting or juicing fruit. Or, for a beautiful herbaceous twist, replace 1/4 cup EVOO with Rosemary Fused EVOO. Try our Dark Chocolate Sauce recipe for a flourish of grandeur!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup EVOO, mild intensity (or infused)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

DARK CHOCOLATE BALSAMIC SAUCE:
While the cake is resting, pour 3/4 cup Dark Chocolate balsamic into sauce pan on medium low. Heat until reduced or until suitably thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook since it will become gummy. Spoon over cake before serving. Serve additional sauce for those who want more to drizzle.