OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH RED GRAPES

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Viva Italia! This grape-studded cake, which is traditionally made to celebrate the beginning of the fruit harvest, is a sweet yet understated way to finish the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1/2 cup finely ground toasted almonds
1/4 cup quick-cooking polenta or coarsely ground yellow cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/3 cup whole milk
2 cups red seedless grapes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush an 8-inch square pan with oil; dust with flour, tapping out excess. Whisk together flour, almonds, polenta, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat eggs, sugar, and zest with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low; slowly add oil. Beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  • Spoon batter into pan; scatter 1 cup grapes over top. Bake for 15 minutes. Scatter remaining cup grapes over cake. Bake until cake is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 27 minutes more. Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Turn out, and cut into squares.

Shaik Zakeer
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and flavorless.


Yonas Woldesemayat
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I found this recipe to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Idan Kokh
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Fahad Ansari
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a favorite. It's so moist and flavorful, and the grapes add a nice touch of sweetness and texture.


Yellowomg
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This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The grapes added a nice touch of sweetness.


Granashi Muta
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The cake is dense and moist, and the grapes add a nice pop of flavor.


Sinakhokonke Hlubi
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This olive oil cake with red grapes was a hit at my dinner party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the grapes added a touch of sweetness and tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe.