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