Jan 25, 2013

Olive Oil Cake

The olive oil cake at Abraço is no stranger to, like, half of Manhattan. It is the perfect not-too-sweet, moist and dense companion to a cup of black coffee in the mornings (or anytime, really). On a whim, I hunted for their recipe online. It seems like it was printed in an old issue of Bon Appetit. Luckily for me, a number of people have blogged the recipe.


I pretty much followed the recipe, except for using a wee bit less sugar and blood orange zest (fancy, eh?). For the olive oil, I used what I had on hand (Lucini Premium Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil), and it worked out surprisingly well. I also was a terribly irresponsible baker and didn't time this at all. I just checked on it when I thought it'd be done and it was — I think it was maybe 45 minutes or so, a bit less than the original recipe called for.


This was way too easy to make. And quite rewarding. I will for sure make it again, perhaps next time in mini loaf pans so I can give them away!
Posted by Alice at 9:52 AM
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20 comments :

  1. Ernie EJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Looks delish, Alice and cool photos as usual!

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  2. Preeti DubeyJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    gorgeous (mouthwatering) pictures :)
    I tried apple-molasses upside-down cake from bon appetite last weekend, totally delicious.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful work Alice, love the typography, very classic cookbook. In the few minutes I waited for a coffee at Abraco 5 people came in and bought olive oil cake, I wish I'd got some now. Such a rookie mistake, but I guess there is always next time!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Oh this looks delicious and I love the photos! Will definitely try this recipe!

    http://erstwhilefelicity.blogspot.co.uk/

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  5. MelanieJanuary 25, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    I have never heard of Olive Oil cake...It must taste delicious!!!

    Ergo - Blog

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  6. YelleJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:43 PM

    I'm definitely saving this recipe. I've never made an olive oil cake, but I adore the juxtaposition of savory and sweet. This would be a lovely weekend brunch recipe.

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  7. Jade SheldonJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Oh yes, they are so simple and so delicious.

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  8. Pink Peony PhotographyJanuary 26, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    I sent this post to my friend today who loves to bake, and she made this cake on the same day! Too bad I wasn't nearby to enjoy it, but I'm tempted to make one myself (you're talking to someone who never ever ever bakes :)

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  9. VickieJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:22 AM

    yum, looks & sounds delicious :)

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  10. thecitygourmandJanuary 26, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    A cake post! INstant love.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    Hi, I just discovered your blog which is amazing! Obviously you are a great and professional photographer. I am looking to create a blog eventually, and I own a very nice cannon camera, but I don't know the first thing about taking great pictures or blogging. Can you give me some advice at all on where to begin? Thanks so much, I will continue reading your blog, I already have it bookmarked on my iPad!

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  12. S`amarJanuary 27, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    The recipe looks great! I am a total foodie and love to cook!
    Like your blog and have started following you :)) But honestly, so colorful and full of life

    Keep posting great stuff :)
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  13. miss sophieJanuary 27, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    this looks amazing. thank for sharing, i'm going to have to make this soon!

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  14. KathrynJanuary 27, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    sounds super nice!

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  15. dervla @ The CuratorJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Gorgeous! What could be better with my earl grey in the morning time? Love baking with olive oil.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    I just made it this weekend. It's a runny batter, but soo good and soo easy.. Thanks for posting!. I added some Crasins to the top once it's in the baking pan, and they distributed nicely. Made it even more yummy.... thanks!!

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  17. Kelven January 28, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Looks delicious. I don't know that I have ever had Olive cake before but i will give it a try now, thanks!

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  18. Matthew SpadeFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    never heard of olive oil cake before, will have to show my gf this

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  19. UnknownMarch 20, 2014 at 1:53 PM

    I have been dying to try this recipe, and did so today - loved it! I made it with soy milk since that's what was in the fridge and needed to be used up. Thanks so much for posting this recipe.

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  20. EmilyOctober 16, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Stumbled upon your blog via this recipe (which is so user-friendly) and glad I did! Also, props to the blog name. A bit of Prufrock is always nice.

    Emily

    Zuzankosjournal.blogspot.ca

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