Description
Olive Oil Cake with Brown Butter Frosting is a rich yet light dessert that combines the moist texture of olive oil cake with the nutty sweetness of brown butter frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful cake boasts a beautiful golden hue and glossy finish, making it an impressive centerpiece for gatherings or a special treat for yourself. Enjoy each slice as a sweet escape into flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, and olive oil until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes; a toothpick should come out clean.
- For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Remove from heat, then stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled, frost generously with brown butter frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 329
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 112mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg