Go Back
lactose free
Lactose Free
The Olive oil cake with fresh Rosemary and Orange is a Moist cake full of Mediterranean flavors.
The Olive oil and the citrus flavor from the orange make this cake perfect for a summer afternoon with coffee or tea.
Jump to recipe Print Recipe

Icons

The amount of  almond powder and spelt flour can be replaced for all purpose flour. Rosemary is optional. 
some recipes also add vanilla and almond extract. 
feel free to adapt and play around. The recipe is only a guideline to inspire you.
baking time is also a guide. you can adjust according with the oven.
 
 
Prep Time 30 minutes
45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mediterránea
Servings 8
Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Equipment

  • oven , 9 inch spring form cake mold

Ingredients
  

  • 100 gr Extra virgin Olive Oil
  • 30 gr fresh orange juice
  • 100 gr full fat milk (lactose free)
  • 2 tbsp rosemary (finely chopped)
  • Orange Zest (from 2 oranges)
  • 3 eggs
  • 130 gr Dark Brown sugar
  • 80 gr Almond Powder
  • 110 gr spelt flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  •  Preheat the oven @ 180 deg C and prepare 9-inch springform cake pan with butter and dust with little flour. 
  •  In a bowl mix all dry ingredients (spelt flour, almond powder, salt, baking, rosemary).
  • In a stand mixer beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture become pale in color, add the orange zest.
  • start to add the olive oil very slowly. Mix until the olive oil is fully incorporated.
  • Mixing in low speed add in small batches the dry ingredients. With a rubber spatula remove any remaining flour on the sides or the bottom of the bowl and continue mixing at low speed. 
  • Add the milk very slowly mix at low speed, then add the orange juice and continue blending until incorporated.
  • pour the mixture in the cake pan and bake for 45 min, Pre-heated oven settings: top-bottom fan (if available), 180 deg°C.
  • To check if the cake is ready, insert a wooden pick in the center of the cake, It should come out clean.
  • Let it cool in a cooling rack. Store at room temperature up to 3 days.