I don’t think anything says “cozy” more than the smell of freshly baked cake in the house. The problem with freshly baked cake in the house, however, is you tend to eat it…a lot of it. Because you are going to eat a lot of that freshly baked cake, it should be yummy…and unique on occasion. Olive oil cake? I admit, I wasn’t so sure. It sounded unique yes, but was it yummy? Let’s give it a try!
The Usual Cast Of Characters
Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
3/4 cup high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole milk or half and half
The Steps to Glory
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a loaf pan or mini bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Combine the flour, baking powder and the teaspoon of fine salt in a medium bowl.
3.Add the granulated sugar, eggs and 1/4 cup brown sugar into a stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Beat the egg mixture on medium speed until thickened and fluffy, 3 minutes.
4. Add the almond or vanilla extract. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly pour in the remaining 3/4 cup olive oil. Continue mixing until the olive oil is emulsified into the batter. Turn off the mixer and add half of the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until the ingredients are mixed , then pour in the milk.
5. Turn off the mixer and add the remaining dry ingredients. Mix on low speed just until the batter comes together, scraping down the bowl as needed.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan or mini bundt pan. Stud the top of the cake with the 1 cup grapes. Bake until the cake is golden brown and pulling away from the side of the pan, about 1 hour 40 minutes. The surface of the cake should look dry and slightly cracked.
7. Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan. When ready to serve, garnish each slice with powdered sugar.
The verdict is in…yes to unique and a big yes to yummy!
This guitar loving girl agrees!
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Thanks for sharing the recipe–but even more for that adorable picture! Talented AND sweet!
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The music is Beautiful to our ears…
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That is a new one, I have never seen a recipe with grapes before but if the Princess likes it, well it must be good!!
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She does like her sweets! I must admit she did take the grapes out…I loved them
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I’ve had this cake before and it was fabulous!! Now I need to get around to making it.
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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Hi Amy – WOW, this sounds awesome – My to bake list is growing by the day. I will pin this one for sure on my To Make and Try at home Recipes board. Thank you so much
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Let me know how it turns out!
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That sounds wonderful and we might have to give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing.
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Let me know how it turns out. I saw a lovely simple grape syrup the other day I may try next time with the cake.
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Yummy looking cakes!! And your daughter has grown so much since I started following you!! TIme does not stand still. Thank you for stopping by#omhgff to share your blog each week!
Hope you enjoy the weekend!
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She just keeps growing no matter how much I tell her not too. Thank you. Your blog is always a highlight for me.
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I couldn’t agree more, Amy, if you’re going to indulge, it ought to be worth it, and it looks like this cake is. And what an adorable photo of your guitar-loving girl. That’s what drew me in in the first place when I saw your blog on the Blogger’s Pit Stop. Have a lovely weekend!
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What’s life without a little indulgence! Our sweet girl is our joy! Have a great weekend as well. Ours is turning into a snowy one.
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Those cakes definitely look yummy! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at The Blogger’s Pit Stop!
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I’m sitting here finishing off my daughter’s birthday cake, as I type… 😀 This one sounds interesting, and I’m not sure I’ve seen grapes used in a cake this way. I’m so glad it turned out well. It’s always fun to try new recipes, especially if they are sweet! Thanks for sharing at Sweet Inspiration!
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I liked the grapes. The cake was a hit!
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A totally new recipe for me. The cakes look so inviting, I would eat too much as well. I love to see that guitar being played and loved, I am sure all that cake made it sound sweeter. We will feature this post on the next Blogger’s Pit Stop. Well done.
Kathleen
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So excited Thank you so much
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