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Apple Olive Oil Cake

Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful apple olive oil cake is a must-try for apple lovers.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Adina

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with paddle attachment or large bowl and an electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Springform pan 9 inches/ 23 cm diameter
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 2 medium apples about 375 g/ 13 oz, Note 2
  • ½ lemon the juice
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar 150 g/ 5.5 oz
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil 90 ml, Note 3
  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour 180 g/ 6.5 oz
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2 teaspoons icing sugar for dusting the cake

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line the bottom of the springform pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the ring.
  • Apples: Peel, core, and quarter the apples. Slice them thinly, place them in a medium bowl, and mix them with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the sugar.
    2 medium apples + ½ lemon + 1 tablespoon of the sugar
  • Cake batter: Beat the eggs and the sugar until light and frothy, about 3 minutes. Gradually add olive oil while mixing. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula.
    3 large eggs + ¾ cup granulated sugar / 150 g + ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil / 90 ml
  • Dry ingredients: In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add them to the egg mixture shortly and on low speed.
    1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour / 180 g + 1 teaspoon baking powder + 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 1 pinch of salt
  • Add apples: Gently fold the sliced apples into the cake batter.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake it for 50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • Rest the cake in the pan for about 20 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Dust with icing sugar just before serving.
    2 teaspoons icing sugar

Notes

  1. Measurements: I always recommend using a digital kitchen scale (the Amazon affiliate link opens in a new tab) in baking; it guarantees the best results. I also measured all the ingredients in cups, but I still recommend using a scale.
  2. Apples: Choose sweet and tart apples that hold their shape during baking, such as Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  3. Olive oil: Choose mild or fruity extra virgin olive oil, not something too strong or flavorful. They are usually labeled as “mild” or “fruity”.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg