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    Olive Oil Cake

    Published: Dec 21, 2021 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Olive Oil Cake A homemade olive oil cake with vanilla and almond extracts and topped with a glaze. This vanilla olive oil cake is the perfect simple dessert. 

    Olive Oil Cake

    A homemade olive oil cake with vanilla and almond extracts and topped with a glaze. This vanilla olive oil cake is the perfect simple dessert. 

    One of my most popular recipes on Modern Honey over the years has been my Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Frosting recipe. It is incredibly moist and flavorful and the reviews have all been positive. 

    We recently spent some time in California with my cousin, Michelle. She and her husband, Barry, took us to this restaurant in San Juan Capistrano that served an olive oil cake for dessert. I knew that I needed to replicate this simple olive oil cake at home because it was that good. 

    Olive Oil Cake A homemade olive oil cake with vanilla and almond extracts and topped with a glaze. This vanilla olive oil cake is the perfect simple dessert. This Italian Olive Oil Cake is made with olive oil, sugar, eggs, whole milk, vanilla, almond extract, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. It is so tender with a perfect crumb. If you want to make it extra tender, use cake flour in place of all-purpose flour. The addition of both vanilla and almond extract gives the cake some extra warmth.

    After I remove the homemade olive oil cake from the oven, I drizzle on some warmed honey over the top to give it extra shine, moisture, and a touch of sweetness. You can also make a vanilla bean glaze with powdered sugar, milk or water, and vanilla bean. 

    Olive Oil Cake A homemade olive oil cake with vanilla and almond extracts and topped with a glaze. This vanilla olive oil cake is the perfect simple dessert. You can top this cake with all types of fruit from fresh oranges to fresh raspberries to fresh lemon. You can serve it with fresh whipped cream, sweetened orange mascarpone cream, or vanilla bean gelato, or ice cream. The sky is the limit with this dessert because it is so versatile.

    A very important tip when making this homemade olive oil cake is to ensure that your oil is completely fresh. It is so integral because if the olive oil isn't completely fresh, it can have a strong flavor that will overwhelm the cake. 

    Olive Oil Cake A homemade olive oil cake with vanilla and almond extracts and topped with a glaze. This vanilla olive oil cake is the perfect simple dessert. 

    How to make the Best Olive Oil Cake:

    1. Start by using good quality, fresh olive oil. Mix the oil, sugar, and eggs together for 2-3 minutes. Add the whole milk, vanilla, and almond extract. 
    2. Fold in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. It is imperative to not overmix the flour mixture as it will create a tougher cake. Fold just until combined. If you want an extra tender cake, I suggest using cake flour. You can even use half cake flour and half all-purpose flour. 
    3. Spray a 9-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray. If you want to ensure the cake to not stick to the pan, use a parchment paper round on the bottom of the cake pan. 
    4. Pour batter into pan and bake just until the center is cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Run a knife along the sides of the pan to keep it from sticking. Flip and place on a cooling rack.
    5. Warm honey in a microwave-safe bowl until completely runny. Pour honey all over the top of the cake, evenly spreading to all of the sides of the cake. 
    6. Serve with fresh fruit, whipped cream, vanilla bean gelato, or sweet orange mascarpone.
    Olive Oil Cake A homemade olive oil cake with vanilla and almond extracts and topped with a glaze. This vanilla olive oil cake is the perfect simple dessert. 

    Olive Oil Cake

    Modern Honey® - www.modernhoney.com
    A homemade olive oil cake with vanilla and almond extracts and topped with a glaze. This vanilla olive oil cake is the perfect simple dessert. 
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 8

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Olive Oil
    • 1 ¾ cups Sugar
    • 3 large Eggs
    • 1 ¼ cup Whole Milk
    • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
    • ½ teaspoon Almond Extract
    • 1 ¾ cups Flour
    • ¾ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 teaspoon Salt

    Garnish:

    • 3 Tablespoons Honey
    • Fresh Orange Slices, Raspberries, Lemon, Fresh Whipped Cream, Sweet Mascarpone, Vanilla Bean Gelato

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat olive oil, sugar, and eggs for 2-3 minutes. Add in whole milk, vanilla, and almond extract and mix well.
    • Fold in flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
    • Spray a 9-inch cake pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place a parchment paper round on the bottom of the pan. Pour batter into the cake pan.
    • Bake for 28-35 minutes or until baked in the center. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before removing. Run a knife along the side of the cake pan. Flip cake onto a cooling rack.
    • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt honey in the microwave for about 20 seconds or until runny. Pour over the cake and spread it all over.
    • Serve with fruit, fresh whipped cream, vanilla bean gelato or ice cream, or sweet mascarpone.
    Keyword olive oil cake, olive oil cake recipe
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    Olive Oil Cake A homemade olive oil cake with vanilla and almond extracts and topped with a glaze. This vanilla olive oil cake is the perfect simple dessert. 

     

     

     

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    1. Donna

      December 21, 2021 at 9:12 pm

      5 stars
      Believe it or not, I have eaten a lot of cake in my life time, but I have never had an olive oil cake ever. I hear lots of good things about them but I have never tried one. I love all of your recipes Melissa so I have to try this one too.
      I think I would like the lemon one myself. Thank you, Merry Christmas to you and your Family.

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        December 22, 2021 at 9:20 am

        Hi Donna! Oh my goodness, you have to try it! It sounds a little crazy but it is such a surprise. I hope you are doing well. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family. Thank you so much for all of your support. You are amazing!

        Reply
    2. Melanne

      December 21, 2021 at 11:56 pm

      For olive cake, if I use cake flour, do i still use the baking powder and baking soda?

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        December 22, 2021 at 9:19 am

        Hi! You still use them as the cake flour just has less gluten in it than all-purpose flour so you still need the leavening agents. I hope that helps! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Maureen

      December 22, 2021 at 5:48 pm

      This sounds terrific. I've had Olive Oil cake once at a restaurant and I've never had the opportunity to try again. We made your Vanilla cheesecake last year for Christmas with the vanilla bean paste, and we thought it was even better than Juniors in New York. Merry Christmas from Queen Creek!!

      Reply
    4. Kim

      January 30, 2022 at 4:13 am

      5 stars
      This cake is delicious, so moist and really easy to make. I will definitely make this again.

      Reply
    5. Judy

      March 04, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      Any nutrient information on this cake? Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Sierra Peterson

      March 04, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      The easiest and most amazing cake! It is packed with flavor and so moist. I love this cake recipe and will definitely be using it often!!!

      Reply
    7. KFD

      March 12, 2022 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      This cake is amazing. So moist....it just melts in your mouth!

      Reply
    8. Troy

      March 14, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      I loved this cake! So moist, really flavorful and super easy to make. Everyone loved it and was asking for the recipe. Thanks for a great recipe.

      Reply
    9. Lola

      March 25, 2022 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      Honestly I have never heard of an olive oil cake. But because I love all of your recipes and it looks so beautiful I decided to try it. It is not only easy to make, but it is the best cake I have ever had. So supremely moist!

      Reply

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