Apple Olive Oil Cake

September 8, 2023

Introducing the irresistible Apple Olive Oil Cake!

This Apple Olive Oil Cake recipe celebrates the flavors of peak-season apples with a touch of warm cinnamon and the richness of extra virgin olive oil. The soft crumb of this olive oil cake is beautifully complemented by the delicate slices of apples, which soften and bake to perfection. The olive oil brings a unique richness and depth of flavor to the cake, elevating it to a whole new level of deliciousness, while the combination of tart apples and sweet brown sugar strikes a perfect balance, making this cake a versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a satisfying dessert.

With its delicious combination of flavors and textures, this apple olive oil cake truly captures the essence of autumn and is bound to become a favorite this season!

Apple Olive Oil Cake

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This simple, cinnamon-scented apple olive oil cake allows peak-season apples to shine. A lush, pillowy crumb from the extra virgin olive oil cradles the delicate slices that soften while baking. Warm brown sugar balances the tart fruit, allowing this bake to toe the line between a delightful breakfast or a satisfying evening treat.

Recipe by Hallie Sharpless (@spinachdaddy) for kyoord.

Ingredients

Cake Batter

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons The Governor Premium Edition
¾ cup light-brown sugar, packed
½ cup milk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon of sanding sugar

Apples

4 of your favorite variety of apples (~1 ½ pounds), peeled, cored, and cut into very thin slices
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar, packed

To Finish:

2 teaspoons of fresh thyme leaves (rosemary would be lovely as well)
Powdered sugar to dust

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Brush a 9-inch springform pan with EVOO and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.
Toss the sliced apples with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1/4 tsp of cinnamon so they are evenly coated. Set aside while you prepare the batter.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until doubled in volume, then whisk in the brown sugar, EVOO, and the milk until fully combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet and fold till smooth and all the flour has been incorporated.
Fold in half of the prepared apples.
Spread the batter evenly into the lined pan. Arrange remaining apple slices over the batter, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sanding sugar evenly over top.
Bake for 55-65 minutes until the top is dark gold, apples are tender, and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool completely before removing the springform pan and dusting with powdered sugar and thyme. Enjoy!