Vanilla Olive Oil Cake
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
A moist and fragrant cake infused with the sweetness of vanilla and the richness of olive oil.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 200olive oil
- 250 gsugar
- 2eggs
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 300 gflour(plain)
- 6 gbaking powder(unsweetened)
- 4 gsalt
- 100 mlmilk
- 50 gunsalted butter, softened
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour before measuring.
- 3
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 5
Whisk in the vanilla extract.
- 6
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Add the milk and mix until just combined.
Tip: The batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 8
Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan for best results.
- 9
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the cake every 5 minutes to avoid overbaking.
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