Name: Orange, Olive Oil, and Poppyseed Cake with Macerated Strawberries
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: Makes: 8–10 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon orange juice (juice of half an orange); Whipped cream or crème fraiche for serving (optional); 125 mL / 4.2 fl oz (½ cup) fresh orange juice; 3 large eggs; 425 g / 15 oz (3 cups) strawberries, quartered; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1–2 tablespoons granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 250 mL / 8.5 fl oz (1 cup) olive oil; 250 mL / 8.5 fl oz (1 cup) milk; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1½ teaspoons salt; 35 g / 1.2 oz (¼ cup) poppy seeds; 300 g / 10.6 oz (2 cups) all-purpose flour; 325 g / 11.5 oz (1½ cups) granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons orange zest

Preparation info

Makes:
8–10
servings

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
1 hr 25

Appears in

52 Weeks 52 Sweets

By Vedika Luthra

Published 2021

About

Olive oil has a miraculous effect on food, adding a richness, and bringing out hidden flavors. In this recipe, olive oil is combined with orange and poppyseeds, bringing you an aromatic cake with a slightly squidgy interior that melts in your mouth. Olive oil is richer than butter and has a more pronounced flavor. The combination of orange and olive oil gives this cake a Mediterranean vibe, perfect for spring (but really, any time of year). I like to pair this cake with macerated strawberri