Olive oil cake from Good to the Grain: Baking with Whole-Grain Flours (page 172) by Kim Boyce and Amy Scattergood

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Notes about this recipe

  • mdcbakers on February 07, 2023

    Agree with other reviews, the flavor is amazing. Was a tiny bit skeptical of the combination, but they totally work. Great taste & texture. It’s an olive oil cake but not overly moist or oily. Will make again!

  • jzanger on July 08, 2020

    this comes together very quickly and is very tasty. The texture is light and I made a few successful changes to the recipe without any problems. I used 1/2 cup einkorn, 1/2 cup spelt, and the rest AP flour. I also used part buttermilk (in place of half the whole milk) to add a nice tangy flavor. A few tablespoons of coarse sugar sprinkled on the top was also a nice textural addition.

  • Zosia on April 26, 2014

    Unusual combination of ingredients made for a fabulous-tasting cake with great texture. Though it wasn't oily, the recipe calls for quite a bit of oil for the size of the cake so I think I'll follow caitmcg's lead next time and replace some of it with milk.

  • ellabee on October 17, 2013

    Cake and img by caitmcg: http://www.chowstatic.com/uploads/9/8/0/738089_olive_oil_cake_large.jpg

  • caitmcg on September 02, 2012

    I love this cake, and it's gotten raves from those I serve it to. The unlikely sounding combination of rosemary and bittersweet chocolate works marvelously, and the cake stays moist for several days. I've found that reversing the portions of milk and olive oil (to use 1 cup milk and 3/4 cup olive oil) works fine; the cake is still delicious, with a bit less fat. I also increase the fresh rosemary to a full 2 tablespoons.

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Reviews about this recipe

  • Wednesday Chef

    ...so bewitchingly good, you will find yourself thinking about the cake the day after you make it, and the day after that as well, trying to find excuses to bake another round of it. Pretty wonderful.

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