Description
Olive Oil Cake with Brown Butter Frosting is a luscious dessert that pairs the moist richness of olive oil cake with the nutty sweetness of brown butter frosting. This delightful cake is perfect for celebrations or cozy gatherings, offering an unforgettable flavor experience that will impress friends and family alike. Easy to prepare, it promises a beautiful presentation and inviting aroma that fills your kitchen, making it a must-try recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add olive oil while whisking.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown. Mix in powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg