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Harvest Grape & Olive Oil Cake Recipe

Harvest Grape & Olive Oil Cake Recipe


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4.6 from 12 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful Harvest Grape & Olive Oil Cake. This moist and tender cake showcases the sweetness of grapes combined with the fruity notes of olive oil, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Add-ins:

  • 1 1/2 cups seedless red or black grapes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, olive oil, milk, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in half of the grapes.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, scatter the remaining grapes on top, and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • This cake is delicious served slightly warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
  • Substitute the grapes with seasonal fruit like figs or plums if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg