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Olive Oil Cake Recipe
This olive oil cake recipe is a classic. You won't need much more than a few pantry staples, a bowl and a whisk! It's moist and perfect as a dessert or an afternoon snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 267 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil pure
- 1/2 cup PLAIN yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with a piece of parchment paper.
- In a large bowl whisk the olive oil, yogurt, eggs, vanilla and granulated sugar for about 5 minutes until fully combined.
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, Whisk until all is combined and there are no flour lumps left.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake in the oven for 35 minutes. You'll know the cake is ready once a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with little to no crumbs.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes and then take it out of the pan. Cool the cake completely before slicing.
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Notes
- You can use pure (regular) or light olive oil, using extra virgin olive oil will give the cake a bolder flavor.
- You can use dairy-free plain yogurt such as soy or almond milk yogurt.
- For an egg-free option try flax eggs instead of regular ones.
- Either all purpose or cake flour would work for this recipe.
- To mix the ingredients, you can use either a whisk or an electric mixer.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to 3 days. To freeze this cake, let it cool completely then wrap in in two layers of plastic wrap and freeze for up to 4 months. To serve, thaw the cake in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition Information
Calories
267kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
88mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
83IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 83IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.