5 from 12 votes
Ciambellone - Olive Oil Bundt Cake
Ciambellone is a tender olive oil bundt cake made with eggs, sugar, extra-virgin olive oil, milk, and flavored with vanilla and orange zest. The batter is gently mixed to combine sifted flour and baking powder, then baked until a toothpick emerges clean. Its moist texture and subtle citrus aroma make it a lightly sweet dessert or teatime cake.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
252 kcal
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 egg
- 180 g sugar approx ¾ cup + 2 tbsp
- 120 ml extra-virgin olive oil approx ½ cup
- 150 ml milk approx ⅔ cup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange zest
- 300 g all-purpose flour approx 2+½ cups
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 340°F/170°C and generously butter and flour a 9-inch or 10-inch springform bundt pan.
- In a large bowl whisk the eggs and sugar with a hand mixer until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Continue to whisk and slowly pour in the extra-virgin olive oil, followed by the milk, then whisk in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Place a sieve over the bowl, add the flour and baking powder and sift the ingredients into the bowl. Whisk all the ingredients gently until just combined, do not over mix.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared bundt pan. Place in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the ciambellone from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, then remove from the cake pan. Sprinkle some confectioner's sugar on top if you like and serve.
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Notes
- Using grams for measuring ingredients ensures more accurate, consistent results than cups.
- Serve Ciambellone at room temperature or with a light dusting of powdered sugar for simple presentation.
- Store cake slices in a sealed container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator, where they keep for 3 to 4 days.
- Leave whole cake at room temperature under a cake cover for up to 2 hours in a cool, dry spot.
Nutrition Information
Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
128mg
(5%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
79IU
(2%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 128mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.