Recipes

Sicilian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Cake

Experience the joy of a soft and comforting treat, reminiscent of childhood memories. No frills or fancy decorations needed – just pure delight in...

Ingredients

Serves: 4

1/3 cup Vignoli Extra Virgin Olive Oil IGP Sicilia – Delicate + extra for greasing the pan
1 and 2/3 cups all-purpose flour or pastry flour + extra for dusting the pan
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 and 2/3 tablespoons sifted baking powder
2 large eggs
2/3 cup milk
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

80 ml Vignoli Extra Virgin Olive Oil IGP Sicilia – Delicate + a little extra for greasing
200 grams all-purpose flour + a little extra for dusting
130 grams granulated sugar
20 grams baking powder, sifted
2 large eggs
160 ml milk
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Prepare and preheat: Grease and flour the loaf pan. Preheat the oven to 356°F
Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, eggs, and milk.
Combine and bake: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 30 minutes, then cover with foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Prepare and preheat: Grease and flour the loaf pan. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, eggs, and milk.
Combine and bake: Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 30 minutes, then cover with foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.