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Gluten-Free Olive Oil Cake

5 from 1 vote
This cake recipe is definite proof that not only can a gluten free baking recipe be extremely tasty, but also simple and easy as well! The fruity and herbaceous flavor of extra virgin olive oil provides the perfect back note for bright citrus and crunchy almonds.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 48 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 293

Ingredients
  

  • cups Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour for the almond topping
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsps. Granulated sugar for the almond topping
  • ½ teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • cup Extra Virgin Olive oil cold pressed
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • 2 Eggs
  • Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
  • 1 cup Sliced Almonds
  • 4 tbsps. Mixed Lemon and Orange juice 2 for the cake and 2 for the topping
  • Spray pan release as needed

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing Bowls 1 large for the batter, 1 small-medium for the almond mix
  • 1 Measuring Spoon Set
  • 1 Measuring cup set
  • 1 Rubber Spatula
  • 1 wire whip/whisk
  • 1 micro plane or citrus zester
  • 1 citrus juicer
  • 1 Springform pan 9 inch
  • 1 Sheet parchment paper
  • 1 Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350℉
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine the gluten free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix together using a wire whisk, to combine evenly.
  3. Add the eggs and olive oil and use the whisk to combine.
  4. Add the sour cream and fold it in using the wire whisk until combined.
  5. Add the lemon and orange zest, and 2 tablespoons of the combined lemon and orange juice, mix using the wire whisk until combined.
  6. Using the spray pan release spray a 9 inch springe form pan. Then fold a piece of parchment paper in half once and then again. Then fold it over on an angle, creating a point. Place the point in the center of the pan, and cut the wide end off, creating a round piece of parchment paper to line the bottom of the springe form pan.
  7. Place the sliced almonds in a bowl and toss them with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of gluten free flour, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of combined citrus juice, stirring to combine.
  8. Place the cake batter into the prepared spring form pan and spread it out using the rubber spatula until even. Evenly sprinkle the almond citrus mixture over the top of the cake batter.
  9. Bake in a 350℉ oven for 48 minutes, make sure to place the spring form pan on a baking sheet to prevent it dripping onto the oven floor and smoking.
  10. Remove from the oven, and cool on a rack. Before serving sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 72IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

I recommend baking this cake for 48 minutes, this will result in a slightly gooey center, however if you would prefer it to be less gooey leave it in the oven for about 4 minutes longer.

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