Maple Olive Oil Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Maple Olive Oil Cake is a moist and flavourful cake that combines maple syrup and olive oil with walnuts for texture and depth. Made with all purpose flour, eggs, butter and vanilla extract, then finished with a maple glaze, this cake comes together in just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of baking. It suits anyone looking for a simple, elegant dessert that delivers rich maple flavour without fussy techniques.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gmaple syrup
- 250 mlolive oil
- 2eggs
- 5 gbaking powder
- 10 gsalt
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 100 gchopped walnuts
- 2 mLvanilla extract
- 50 gmaple glaze
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy cake removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Aim for a 1:1 ratio of flour to baking powder.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, maple syrup, and olive oil.
Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for the best results.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently to avoid eggshell fragments.
- 5
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing to preserve the cake's texture.
- 6
Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula for gentle folding.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the cake is evenly distributed to ensure even baking.
- 8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cake frequently to avoid overcooking.
- 9
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Tip: Let the cake cool completely before glazing with maple syrup.
- 10
To make the maple glaze, whisk together maple syrup and 25g of water until smooth.
Tip: Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding more water or maple syrup.
- 11
Drizzle the maple glaze over the cooled cake and serve.
Tip: Enjoy your delicious maple olive oil cake!
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