Peach Olive Oil Cake

Peach Olive Oil Cake

INGREDIENTS:

 

• 3 ripe peaches, thinly sliced

• 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 cup sugar

• plus a couple of extra tablespoons sugar

• 3 eggs

• 2 cups whole wheat flour

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/2teaspoon salt

 

Optional: Greek yogurt, powdered sugar or vanilla ice cream, for serving

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

1. Preheat the oven to 390°F and grease a baking tin.

2. Marinate the sliced peaches with 1⁄4 cup of the olive oil, 1⁄4 cup sugar, 2 additional tablespoons of sugar and the salt. Allow them to soak the flavors for 10-15 minutes.

3. Whisk the eggs with the remaining sugar and extra virgin olive oil.

4. In another bowl, whisk the flour, with the baking powder and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients into the egg mixture.

5. Add the peaches with their juices.

6. Pour into the pan and bake for 35 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Serve with Greek yogurt, powdered sugar or ice cream.

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