How to Make Olive Oil Cake for the Simplest Dinner Party Dessert
Dan shows Bridget how to make the easiest foolproof Olive Oil Cake.
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Dan is such a good teacher. More.
@Dr.Nagyonfaj
4 жыл бұрын
My absolute fave! He is so knowledgeable.
@MB-zg1sk
4 жыл бұрын
And cute!
@AmericasTestKitchen
4 жыл бұрын
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1 3/4 c flour 1 tea baking powder 3 eggs 1 1/4 c sugar 3/4 c milk 3/4 c oil 40-45mins @ 350f
@nschultz417
11 ай бұрын
also contains 3/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp lemon zest!
@jahjoeka
11 ай бұрын
@@nschultz417 can't forget the lemon zest!
I have a confession, I make all my baked goods with extra virgin olive oil and tell my friends it’s Greek style. I’m too lazy to cream butter and I find that the fruitiness tastes better. Chocolate chip cookies are amazing with EVOO.
@rajvipatel637
4 жыл бұрын
Is the substitution 1:1, also do you use good olive oil or youre not specific?
@meme-hz1mq
4 жыл бұрын
Lol @ "tell my friends it's Greek style"
@cheshkat6321
4 жыл бұрын
I have replaced some butter with oil in recipes because I didn't have much butter or the better texture of oil in cakes when refrigerated. However, I have heard many chefs and bakers say to use a flavorless oil. And they usually mention/suggest that olive oil should be avoided in cakes. I love olive oil. Sometimes just want to sit with a loaf of bread I've just taken out of the oven and dip it in olive oil. Now that I know better, I will buy more olive oil to change up sweet recipes.
@user-lx7vy9yn6e
3 жыл бұрын
@@rajvipatel637 in Greece we don’t use it in this ratio . If a recipe calls for 1 cup of butter margarine etc. we do half a cup of olive oil and another half of vegetable oil . We do so because our olive oil it’s authentic and very strong and the smell is overpowering in a bad way when we add too much .
@beck645
Жыл бұрын
Lazy people have no business walking into a kitchen.
This is my go-to homemade dessert! It is absolutely incredible, delicious & not too sweet. It’s always a hit with company and friends and such a delight! It is definitely a “cooks” dessert, easy to make & so yummy!
how much olive oil does this need? it looks like it might be 3/4 cup from the measuring cup when dan's pouring but i don't think it was mentioned in the video.
@NemesisMuse
Жыл бұрын
It wasn't mentioned
@ninadukette3340
Жыл бұрын
There is another ATK video regarding olive oil cake that gives amounts. It uses a six inch pan
Dan, you continue to amaze me with your expertise! Thank you for this great video!
This is the simplest cake recipe ever! Can't wait to make this! 🤗
Made this for the first time today. I tip my hat to you for this amazing recipe. So easy and so delicious...tender and moist. It truly showcases the fruitiness of the olive oil. Dan, again you are the man!!! Well done!
Thank you very much for the wonderful recipe!
Made it today!!! Absolutely delicious!!! Will make it again!!! Thank you ATK!!!
I will make ‘this cake. Looks like pound cake but lighter. Yum. Thank you.
@IngaHicks
4 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same exact thing!
I make this cake all the time. At times for a change I add lavender. Delicious!!!
Looks great - can't wait to try it!
Janet from Spain. Just made your lemon olive cake - it's to die for.
I’ve made this recipe many times since the episode was first aired. It is really delicious. No changes to the recipe.
@jahjoeka
Жыл бұрын
How much oil u used?
I love dan.
I’ve made this before and it’s fantastic. Really surprising, because it looks so simple and like it would be dry, but it’s not.
This cake is amazing and easy to make. I've made it about 10 times since this aired. Even a relatively inexperienced cook can make this. It's been a hit every time.
@sarahrashid9049
4 ай бұрын
How much olive oil did you use😊
@alansnipes3101
4 ай бұрын
3/4 cup and 3/4 cup of whole milk@@sarahrashid9049
I think I'm gonna have to try and make this tonight. 🤤
That recipe is a keeper.
That cake is looking so delicious and I would love to be able to cook it then devour it.
Oooo yummy it's beautiful and looks delicious 😋
I just made this cake today for the first time and everyone loved it! It came out so moist and exactly as Dan made it. Thank you for another great recipe! 😘😘
@jahjoeka
Жыл бұрын
How much oil you used?
Hey guys, I had a version of this using cornmeal in the batter and then, (no sugar "hat) it had a tarragon-infused simple syrup drizzled on the top. It was at an italian restaurant in Seattle years ago and was AMAZING in the sweet/savory combo.
@msr1116
4 жыл бұрын
Cornmeal adds a bit of slightly gritty texture, for those who like some crunch. (I do.)
I just made it and it's amazing!!! I used a Rosemary olive oil with a side of lemon sauce. So fluffy and moist
@michellebrown1559
2 жыл бұрын
@@mar6553 I think 3/4 cup but I don't completely remember
Looks delicious
Quite delicious - and mine looks EXACTLY like the one you made!
Love this recipe, and want to try it myself. But... my focus was on the Kitchen Aide mixer. I didn't know they made a tilt back version. That makes things so much easier. I use a 1949 Sunbeam Mixmaster model 9 as it has offset beaters, and tilts back. Thanks, I just might get a Kitchen Aid.
Great olive-oil cake!
What a great recipe! It was a great hit with my colleagues (even Olive oil haters) - also thanks to the great Olive oil from one of our Greek colleagues!
I've made this cake too many times to mention. It's a winner ever time. You can also garnish it with fresh strawberries and whipped cream or peaches work well too.
I finally made this cake and it was as delicious as I have imagined for much too long. It is an easy recipe and used ingredients I regularly have on hand. So I am sure to make it often. Somehow, I thought it would be more filling than it is. I didn't have it with fruit and was too tired to make lemon curd as I planned. Cakes that are satisfying without frosting or glaze are perfect for me.
Yummy and sweet
Never heard of a olive oil cake. Thanks for another great upload.
This cake is easy and quite good. Not overly sweet. Great with coffee. Reminds me of a small pound cake. Next time I’ll probably add twice as much lemon zest. But that’s just suggestive, to each his/her own. The guys at ATC are right. Exchanging butter for good EVOO is different. Can’t wait to make it again. But I ran out of milk and flour yesterday. I don’t feel like going to the grocer.
Love the recipes you do. Thanks
What brand of springform pan is that? It looks great with raised flat bottom for easy cake removal.
Union yes!
I hope it'll be alright if I use some vanilla flavoring. I was given a bottle of olive oil WITH vanilla in it and I've been looking for a way to use it. I like the texture of this version of the cake.
Mmmmm. I have been wanting olive oil cake since seeing this episode on TV. Bought a really good bottle of olive oil specifically for this recipe and I better make it before I use up all the olive oil.
Love it thank you.
Dan sliding into the frame when he's introduced is my favorite moment
@beck645
Жыл бұрын
Seriously? Wow. So easily entertained. Eyes rolling.
Oh Dan, what would we do without you
Curious if I could substitute honey for the sugar or would the need other modifications?
Can I make this successfully with a hand mixer since I don’t have a stand mixer? Recipe looks amazing!
@user-kp5uy8vd8o
4 жыл бұрын
Yea ofc you can. That's what I do with all the recipes that use stand mixers.
Ohhh HIII DAN, I actually ALWAYS ALLLLWAYSSS WATCH when Dans here!!!!!😍😍😃 I mean oh WHYYYY NOOOTTTTT!!!!!!
I 😍Dan
Dan makes it 200% more likely that I'll click on a video
@bunkyman8097
4 жыл бұрын
Amen to that! They are all good teachers though!
@jodrew1845
4 жыл бұрын
And he's easy on the eyes.
@desrtangl
3 жыл бұрын
😍😍😍 same!!!
I just made this, and man! It was good! The texture was amazing.
@marya4847
2 жыл бұрын
Did you use 3/4 cup olive oil, and what brand did you use?
@Resonant91
2 жыл бұрын
@@marya4847 yes and I used California olive ranch
@marya4847
2 жыл бұрын
@@Resonant91 thank you Michael, I made it with the CA Olive oil and was pleased with the way it turned out.
@zakiasultana6295
Жыл бұрын
Plz write the ingredients of this cake ..
YUM!
I love it, i wonder if it wouldn’t be a little more interesting with an non standard aromatic plant for a cake like rosemary or thyme or both. I would infuse the olive oil with it and decorate the cake with a branch.
Butter is better cuz you can brown it, fight me 😝 Seriously though, you can combine butter and olive oil for the best of both worlds.
Q: Would this work in a Bundt pan? I have all sizes of Bundt pans to choose from...
Yum!!! 😎
I've always been tempted to make an olive oil cake -- I think I might actually do it! This recipe looks simple and super tasty,
There’s so many different kinds of evoo, each would lend a little different taste to the cake.
@cheshkat6321
4 жыл бұрын
I agree! That's part of this cake's appeal for me. I will love having several different olive oils to experiment with, like I do when I make focaccia. I use inexpensive olive oil a lot when roasting veggies with a lot of seasoning or cheese. But for focaccia and pizza dough, I choose quality because there are so many to try, I can't resist.
What brand of olive oil do you use?
What's the springform pan?
I’ve made a similar cake with red grapes added to the batter
Hello
I didn't hear Dan say how much olive oil to use. Does anyone know?
@NemesisMuse
Жыл бұрын
The guess is 3/4 cup
would emulsifying the yolks and oil create a lighter cake if you whip the egg whites into meringue
@msr1116
4 жыл бұрын
I don't see why not. Before baking powder was invented, beaten egg whites were how the French made certain baked goods turn out airy.
I’ve never heard of this cake. Ordering a form right now (thanks to Amazon). So excited. Edit update: true to my word, the springform pan is ordered. Nordic Ware 9”. Would like to have bought Williams-Sonoma Goldtouch, but I got kids in college.
A good time to insert berries, ... fruit slices, ... or citrus slices and make a truly dynamic olive oil fruity cake.
@koprowsk
4 жыл бұрын
I made it and realized that adding some strawberries during serving would be amazing. So, off to buy some strawberries:-)
@meme-hz1mq
4 жыл бұрын
That. sounds. DELICIOUS!😋
Can you used coconut oil with this cake.
This looks a variation on chiffon cake.
How much EVOO in this recipe? One cup? (Not mentioned in the video?)
@PhillyGirl1124
3 жыл бұрын
GNA Garcia 3/4 of a cup. It’s in the written recipe
@GNAGarcia
3 жыл бұрын
@@PhillyGirl1124 TY!
@GNAGarcia
2 жыл бұрын
@@mar6553 Yes. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Sorry for abbreviation.
👍👍❤️
what is quantity of oil
Since they’re not afraid to name brands on this show, I would have appreciated some specific suggestions on a few olive oils that would be best for this cake. Or, they could have simply told us what brand they were using.
@npknscrb
4 жыл бұрын
I believe they recently tasted olive oils and recommended finding something from as local a producer as possible because imported olive oil may be old and have lost much of its flavor. If I remember correctly the olive oil preferred by their tasting panel was one from California, possibly California Olive Oil Company in a square bottle.
@golong7648
4 жыл бұрын
Dianne Velasco I’ll second that. California Olive Oil company is what I’ve been using for years now and based on my experiences I highly recommend it. It’s also safe for my wife who has severe food allergies, so that’s a plus.
dan should make his own youtube channel like cooks science used to be
@aaron7218
4 жыл бұрын
He has one! Well, sorta - it's a series under ATK's channel. kzread.info/head/PLnbzopdwFrnaW_eQvwRna_NpP5A3az9m0
@AmericasTestKitchen
4 жыл бұрын
Dan has his own segment on our site, What's Eating Dan" check it out!
I don’t have the stand mixer. Can I use the hand mixer?? I want to make it!
@sunset6010
4 жыл бұрын
Yes
@tiggerlady2352
4 жыл бұрын
Sun Set thank you! 👍🏻😃
@tiggerlady2352
4 жыл бұрын
Any One yes I can. Thank you! 👍🏻👌🏻
@wotan10950
4 жыл бұрын
Any One I don’t think a blender will provide enough air to get a good texture or rise. But a hand mixer is fine.
@tiggerlady2352
4 жыл бұрын
Dave Glo oh okay, I’ll use the mixer. Thank you for sharing. 😁
Looks like this is Gordon's favourite.
@ellengregory8002
4 жыл бұрын
Who is Gordon?
how do I make this dairy free ? What can I use to substitute milk ??
I wonder how this would turn out if gluten free flour was used? My mom has Celiac Disease and doesn’t like sweet desserts. This seems like it would be a great treat for her.
How much olive oil did you add to the egg mixture? Also how much flour?
I understand that extra virgin olive oil has great flavour, but what I'm a bit surprised about is its use in a cake (and its emphasis on its taste). We're told never to heat EVOO...How is baking with it any different than heating it on a pan??!
@PhillyGirl1124
3 жыл бұрын
The old taboo of heating EVOO has been debunked many times recently. Turns out, real Italians even FRY in EVOO.
@ninadukette3340
Жыл бұрын
I have made this. It is very good.
Haz anyone added fruit? What kind would compliment? Or a crusty bottom layer? Marzipan bottom? Pineapple USD cake, maybe? There must be a good Med based addition that would rock with the olive oil!
@brningpyre
4 жыл бұрын
I would recommend lemon curd spread on top, personally.
@fattyfat-fat6639
4 жыл бұрын
@@brningpyre Mmmmmm! Very Mediterranean. Like it!
@1TieDye1
4 жыл бұрын
I think orange wound be great. Maybe some candied orange slices on top.
@HickoryDickory86
4 жыл бұрын
A lemon or orange glaze poured over the top just before serving. Mmmmm
How much is olive oil in this recipe
Was That 1 Cup of oil?
Is it me or did he leave out how much olive oil goes in? I think it’s 3/4 cup?
I clicked on the link to get the recipe and it wouldn't show it without me entering my email address 😒
Now I remember why I don’t bake. Turns out I have to buy olive oil, Baking powder, and sugar and milk. anyone besides me often with an empty pantry?
What's the smoke point of olive oil? I thought it was unsafe to bake or roast with.
@yin6177
4 жыл бұрын
For extra virgin olive oil, from 350-410F.
@irefi64
4 жыл бұрын
@@yin6177 Thanks!
Would be nice to have the quantity of oil used….
Hat trick eh?
Basically a hybrid olive oil genoise, not a traditional Italian olive oil cake.
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How could adjust the olive oil cake to bake at 5000 feet altitude please?
anyone notice the bug @ 3:37 top right corner?
@artedejali
4 жыл бұрын
Mike Coniglio Yep 😳😹
@karldelavigne8134
4 жыл бұрын
Well spotted! It's rather off-putting too. It might have munched on the side of the cake while it was cooling.
@johnrobin8
4 жыл бұрын
Lol Oops!
@roberttelarket4934
4 жыл бұрын
Mike you are very observant! Hell was it a roach? How disgusting in a pristine environment like ATK. You'd think it would never happen there.
Looks good, but I prefer keto olive oil cake made with coconut flour
Whut? nah butter is still king
I was excited to make this olive oil cake but then when I saw the milk, I was put off. What’s the point of an olive oil cake with milk???!!! The whole point is that it’s non dairy! The milk is totally not necessary. Maybe add some fresh squeezed orange juice? Or at least some orange essence.
Where is the cake recipe.
That thing. Nah! Lol!!!
How could you make it a keto friendly recipe?
@pvphoto1
4 жыл бұрын
Kind of pointless to make a cake that avoids butter, but has lots of sugar and simple carbs. Oh well, they probably don't care that the sugars are the dangerous part, not the fats!
@ad8447
4 жыл бұрын
Hey...I successfully made an olive chocolate cake which is keto friendly..its so simple..substitute flour with almond flour..sugar with stevia...you dont even need hand blender..just simply mix everything and bake..it taste so good
THIS with our stone-milled flour... 👀
Gen Alphas in 15 years: "Cake hack: use butter instead of olive oil! It tastes amazing and it's easier!" Jokes aside, I really don't get this whole olive oil thing. I've given it a few years. I like butter better.
Did u guys know that olive oil has more calories than butter?
@cynthiameans
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure they do know this since they've been cooking for decades and are professionals.
@pvphoto1
4 жыл бұрын
They don't care, nor do the understand that fats are not the problem, sugars and the inflammation they cause are!