Apple Olive Oil Cake
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
446 kcal
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Cuisine
European, Mediterranean, Greek
Apple Olive Oil Cake
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A healthier version of apple cake with olive oil, orange, spices, and walnuts. Very soft, airy, and crumbly.
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Ingredients
- 450 grams (2 medium-sized) Golden Smith apples or any other apple variety you prefer
- 250 grams (1 cup + 4½ tablespoons) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar + extra to dust on top
- 2 tablespoons brandy or scotch or sweet red wine or just orange juice
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 200 ml olive oil
- 200 ml fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 450 grams (3¾ cups) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 100 grams (1 cup) finely chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
- Prepare a 10-inch (26cm) round pan. Use either a plain baking pan or a Springform pan and grease with oil and flour or line with parchment paper.
- Prepare the apples. Peel and finely chop the apples. Add them to a mixing bowl with 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons icing sugar, 2 tablespoons brandy, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine and set aside.
- Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl.
- Whisk to combine orange juice with olive oil, brown sugar (save 1½ tablespoons to sprinkle on top), ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda.
- Add the flour into the bowl with the wet ingredients, and whisk until uniform.
- Stir in the walnuts and apples.
- Transfer the cake batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spoon. Sprinkle the reserved 1½ tablespoons of brown sugar on top.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes (on the lowest rack) or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool down to room temperature.
- Serve with icing sugar on top and some ground cinnamon.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
446kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
317mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
58IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 446 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 446kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 317mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 58IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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