Classic Olive Oil Cake with Sea Salt
A moist and flavorful cake with a delicate, fruity note from olive oil and a sprinkle of sea salt for enhanced sweetness. Perfect for any occasion and surprisingly simple to make.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup olive oil extra virgin or light, depending on preference
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sea salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until light and slightly fluffy.
- Gradually add the olive oil to the egg mixture, whisking continuously until well combined. Then, add the buttermilk and vanilla extract, and whisk until smooth.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the top generously with sea salt.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.