Would You Try Our Savory, Sweet, and Spicy Dessert? Let's Prepare Spiced Olive Oil Cake with a Citrus Glaze!

Ready to embark on an adventurous flavor journey? How about we explore a dessert that infuses spices not commonly associated with sweets? I'm thinking of a Spiced Olive Oil Cake with a Citrus Glaze.

This cake brings a beautiful balance of savory, sweet, and spicy, using olive oil for a rich, moist texture and a variety of spices to add an unexpected warmth.

The combination of olive oil and spices creates a cake that's incredibly moist and fragrant, while the citrus glaze adds a bright, tangy finish that cuts through the richness. It's a dessert that's sure to intrigue and delight any palate, especially those craving a culinary adventure.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 ¼ cups whole milk
• 3 large eggs
• Zest of 1 orange
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

For the citrus glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
3. Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the olive oil, milk, eggs, and zest from the orange and lemon until well blended.
4. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Add the cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, whisking until smooth.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and garnish with additional zest.
8. Serve and Enjoy: Let the glaze set before slicing. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.