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Cappuccino olive oil cake recipe

Cappuccino olive oil cake recipe

Cappuccino Olive Oil cake ingredients

  • Filippo Berio Extra Virgin olive oil : 150ml
  • light soft brown sugar : 250g
  • salt : 1/2 tsp
  • instant coffee powder : 2 tbsp
  • boiling water : 2 tbsp
  • Prova Gourmet Madagascan vanilla extract : 1 tsp
  • cider vinegar : 1 tbsp
  • vegan milk : 100ml
  • plain flour : 200g
  • cornflour : 25g
  • ground almonds : 50g
  • baking powder : 1 tsp

Cappuccino Olive Oil cake method

  • Preheat the oven to 170°C, gas mark 3.
  • Lightly oil an 18cm spring release cake tin and line the base with greaseproof paper.
  • Dissolve the coffee in boiling water.
  • Beat the Filippo Berio Extra Virgin olive oil and sugar together until well combined, then add the Prova Gourmet Madagascan vanilla extract, vinegar, coffee and milk.
  • Mix well until combined.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, ground almonds, baking powder and salt.
  • Gradually stir in the olive oil mixture and mix gently until combined.
  • Spoon into the prepared tin and bake for about 45 - 50 minutes, until firm and springy to the touch or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
  • If the top becomes too brown, cover with foil.
  • Leave in the tin for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
  • Remove the greaseproof paper.

Frosting ingredients

  • Filippo Berio Mild and Light Olive Oil : 200ml
  • icing sugar : 250g
  • Prova Gourmet Madagascan vanilla extract : 1 tsp

Frosting method

  • Meanwhile, sieve the icing sugar into a bowl and gradually beat in the Filippo Berio mild and light olive oil and Prova Gourmet Madagascan vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Assembly ingredients

  • Irca cocoa powder for dusting :

Assembly method

  • Place the cooled cake onto a plate.
  • Smooth the frosting over the top of the cake and dust with Irca cocoa powder.
  1. Rich coffee flavour combines with the subtle fruity notes of olive oil to create a bake that's truly delicious. Top with Filippo Berio's mild and light oil vanilla frosting and complete with a sprinkle of cocoa, then serve as a daytime treat or dessert.
Cappuccino olive oil cake recipe

Products from the recipe

Olive oil

Filippo berio extra virgin olive oil - 1L

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Vanilla extract

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