Extra Olive Oil Cake

In recent years, people in the United States have become more familiar with the use of olive oil in sweets, such as cakes and gelato. Italians, however, have long recognized its versatility in the kitchen and its health benefits. This cake is soaked with olive oil in both flavor and texture. The more intensely flavored the olive oil, the better, and a fruitier oil is preferred over a peppery one. Serve this cake plain alongside an afternoon espresso or dress it up for a luncheon with a doll