Soft olive oil ring cake, a simple and fragrant cake, perfect for breakfast. Butter-free, easy to prepare with an electric mixer and ready in a few minutes.
The soft olive oil ring cake is one of those simple cakes that win you over at the first bite. Tender and aromatic, it’s perfect for breakfast or for a wholesome snack, when you want something homemade without complicated steps. A mild olive oil gives a very soft texture and a balanced flavor, while orange zest adds a fresh, perfumed note that makes this cake even more delightful.
This soft olive oil cake is prepared in a few minutes with an electric mixer, mixing simple pantry ingredients. The batter is quick and without difficult steps: just work the eggs and sugar, add the olive oil, the milk and finally the flour with the baking powder. In less than 10 minutes the cake is ready to go into the oven, and after about 40 minutes of baking you get a tall, soft ring cake perfect for slicing.
Ideal to enjoy at breakfast, perhaps with a cup of milk or tea, this soft olive oil ring cake stays soft for several days and is also perfect to personalize with chocolate chips, chopped nuts or a simple dusting of powdered sugar. A homemade, fragrant and easy cake to prepare whenever you need a reliable and quick recipe.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I’ve answered some questions about this preparation. If you have other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the contact form at the bottom of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Inexpensive
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Cooking time: 40 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Servings
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 337.92 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 39.24 (g) of which sugars 16.91 (g)
- Proteins 6.26 (g)
- Fat 18.64 (g) of which saturated 3.33 (g)of which unsaturated 14.66 (g)
- Fibers 0.70 (g)
- Sodium 27.10 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Soft Olive Oil Ring Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup olive oil (mild flavor)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 packet baking powder
- orange zest
Tools
- Bowl
- Electric mixer
- Sieve
- Cake pan
Recipe for Soft Olive Oil Ring Cake
Start preparing the soft olive oil ring cake by cracking the eggs into a bowl. Add the sugar as well.
Beat everything with an electric mixer for at least two minutes.
The mixture should double in volume.
While continuing to mix, slowly stream in the olive oil.
Choose a mild-flavored oil.
Do the same with the milk.
If you are lactose-intolerant you can use an unsweetened plant-based milk.
Sift the all-purpose flour and the baking powder into the bowl with the wet ingredients.
Mix well until you obtain a smooth, lump-free batter.
Now flavor the cake: I chose orange zest but you can use whatever you prefer.
Transfer the batter into a well-greased pan.
Use an 8-inch (20 cm) pan for a taller cake. If you prefer a lower cake, opt for a 9-inch (22–23 cm) pan.
Bake the soft olive oil ring cake in a preheated conventional oven at 356°F for 40 minutes.
Test for doneness before removing: if a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, the cake is ready.
Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before removing it from the pan.
Soft Olive Oil Ring Cake: Simple and Fragrant
Soft, fragrant and very easy to prepare, this olive oil ring cake is the perfect everyday breakfast cake. It is made in just a few minutes with simple ingredients and gives a tender texture that lasts over time. Ideal to enjoy plain or with a light dusting of powdered sugar, it is a fail-safe recipe to prepare whenever you want a homemade cake without butter.
Also try the Hazelnut and Chocolate Cake (lactose-free)
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
How should I store it to keep it soft?
Store it under a cake dome or in an airtight container at room temperature. It stays soft for 3–4 days.
Can I freeze the olive oil ring cake?
Yes, you can freeze it already baked and completely cooled, sliced. It keeps for up to 2 months.
Can I add other ingredients to the batter?
Certainly, you can enrich it with chocolate chips, chopped nuts or replace the orange zest with lemon or vanilla.
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