Garlic Infused Olive Oil Cake with Lemon Glaze

A moist and flavorful olive oil cake, subtly infused with garlic for a unique savory-sweet flavor, topped with a tangy lemon glaze. Inspired by Italian flavors, this cake is a delightful twist on a classic dessert.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

50 minutes

Calories

475 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£0.58/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Dessert

Cuisine:

Italian•Mediterranean

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2cupsAll-Purpose Flour

£0.30

2teaspoonsBaking Powder

£0.15

0.5teaspoonSalt

£0.01

3Large Eggs(at room temperature)

£0.90

1cupGranulated Sugar

£0.40

0.8cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil(Good quality olive oil is key!)

£1.50

0.5cupMilk

£0.25

2clovesGarlic(Minced very finely)

£0.10

1tablespoonLemon Zest(From about 1 lemon)

£0.20

1cupPowdered Sugar(For the glaze)

£0.60

2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed, for the glaze)

£0.25

Total Cost

£4.66

£0.58 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan or line with parchment paper.
2.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3.
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until light and slightly fluffy.
4.
Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking continuously until well combined.
5.
Add milk, minced garlic, and lemon zest to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
6.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7.
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the lemon glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice for a thinner glaze, or more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze.
10.
Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the top.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (135g)

475 kcal / 1987 kJ

Carbs

55g

21% of RDA

Fat

27g

39% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

34 g

38% of RDA

Sodium

175 mg

8% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Use a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.

Don't overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.

For a stronger garlic flavor, infuse the olive oil with garlic cloves for a few hours before using it in the recipe. Remove the garlic cloves before using the oil.

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Mixing Bowls

Whisk

9-inch Cake Pan

Parchment Paper

Wine Pairings

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