Easy Italian Apple Cake with Olive Oil: A Delightfully Moist Treat
Enjoy the delectable flavors of this easy Italian apple cake, made moist with olive oil, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Peel and slice the apples into thin wedges.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, stirring until just incorporated.
- Fold in the sliced apples and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a high-quality olive oil.
- This cake can be topped with powdered sugar or served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Italian, Apple Cake, Olive Oil, Dessert