Alcúdia Almond And Olive Oil Cake

This Alcúdia Almond and Olive Oil Cake is a traditional dessert from the Balearic Islands, known for its rich almond flavor and moist texture. It's the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

Alcúdia Almond And Olive Oil Cake

Ingredients

  • 200g ground almonds
  • 200g sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 100ml olive oil
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
  3. Gently fold in the ground almonds, olive oil, baking powder, and almond extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
55 minutes
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
16g

Supplies

9-inch cake pan Mixing bowl Electric mixer Spatula Wire rack

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Alcúdia Almond and Olive Oil Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For an extra indulgent treat, drizzle the cake with a bit of honey before serving.

Cost

$10