Tomato-Basil Olive Oil Cake

Tomato-based desserts are popular in some Mediterranean cuisines, and this tomato-basil olive oil cake is a unique and delicious twist on traditional sweet cakes.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Tomato-Basil Olive Oil Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 35 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

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
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Olive oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• ¹⁄₂ cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour 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, and tomato paste to the sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
5. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
6. Stir in the chopped basil and cherry tomatoes.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 40-45 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 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 24g

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.