Olive Oil Cake with Blackberries

Olive oil cakes have been enjoyed in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries and are known for their moist and flavorful texture.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Olive Oil Cake with Blackberries

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Extra virgin olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 1 cup Blackberries
• to taste for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
4. Gradually add the olive oil, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the sugar and egg mixture, mixing well after each addition.
5. Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Scatter the blackberries evenly over the batter.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.