This low carb almond and olive oil cake is pretty to look at and will be a hit on any tea tray. You may not be too sure about baking with olive oil, but don't be concerned... you will find it adds a wonderful depth of flavour. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.
3 large eggs
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
80 g xylitol
juice and grated zest of 1 lemon
grated zest of 1 orange
2 tsp baking powder
200 g almond flour
50 g slivered almonds
xylitol icing mix, for dusting
1. Preheat the oven to 170ºC. Grease and line the base of a deep springform cake tin, 20cm in diameter.
2. Place the eggs, olive oil, xylitol, juice and zest in a bowl and whisk until light and foamy, about 3–4 minutes.
3. Sift in the baking powder and almond flour and stir to combine. Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and scatter the slivered almonds over the top.
4. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until firm. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, before turning out onto a rack and allowing to cool completely.
5. To serve: Serve sliced, dusted with xylitol icing mix
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From an original recipe idea here
Italian Lemon Cake, it's low carb, find it here
If you'd like more guidance about low carb flours (which the recipe above uses) then Libby, at 'Ditch The Carbs' site has a very good article called, 'The Ultimate Guide To Low Carb Flours', find it here
You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
All the best Jan
Oh Jan, this cake looks so tasty, and is so pretty, too!
ReplyDeleteThat's something different, I've never baked with olive oil before.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI am sensitive to the Xylitol. Will have to try something different ...
...now this looks great.
ReplyDeleteMe encanta Eddie lo haré . Siempre uso aceite de oliva virgen. Es la mejor.
ReplyDeleteBuen miñercoles.
Un abrazo.
That sounds great. Looks so soft.
ReplyDeleteQue delicia só de olhar.
ReplyDeleteUm grande beijinho.
Megy Maia
Looks tasty, I've never baked with olive oil before either.
ReplyDeleteHi - this looks delicious! Just what I would love about now.
ReplyDeleteThat does look good. I have made muffins using oil before, but never cake.
ReplyDeleteNot quite sure I want to make a cake with my EVOO, but it certainly would be quite moist.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds gorgeous. Thanks. Valerie
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicioua!
ReplyDeleteOlive oil is so good for us but pricey here. It looks delish though.
ReplyDeleteHi Jan. That recipe for the tea cake looks so good. I am going to try it. I use olive oil a lot..Happy Wednesday..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteSe ve muy sabrosa. Besos.
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteYUM!
ReplyDeletelooks so good.
ReplyDeleteI have been using Olive oil for most of my cooking and baking lately and we don't mind it at all. This looks good!
ReplyDeleteI hosted several lady friends today for a craft gathering. I will save this recipe for our next get-together - sounds mouth-watering!
ReplyDeleteRather like almonds.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll be baking it this weekend Jan :)
ReplyDeleteHow funny Jan, I was watching a baking show on TV earlier, they were making the exact same cake, must be a sign 😉 Looked just as good there as it does here, must try it ✨
ReplyDeleteAny cake with citrus flavors and I'm all in! Hugs, RO
ReplyDeleteYum! It looks so pretty, too.
ReplyDeleteDelicious, looks like an amazing recipe.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to try making this cake as it looks so good! I always have olive oil on hand and also almonds.
ReplyDeleteOoh this looks delicious, and I do love olive oil. Definitely another recipe for my keep file. Take care, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteOh that looks so very yummy! I may give it a try, thank you!
ReplyDeleteI may need to bake up this cake-thank you for the recipe Kathy
ReplyDeleteI've passed this recipe onto my friend who follows the Keto diet.
ReplyDeleteThe cost of almomnd flour is astronomical here.
It must be delicious. I love cakes with almonds.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
A big hug
This is so yummy!
ReplyDeleteI love olive oil but I have never baked with it.
ReplyDeleteThis recipe gives me a chance to try that!
Thank you Jan 💮
I am going to make this as soon as I get some almond flour. It really looks good.
ReplyDeleteI love almonds and this sounds delicious! YUM! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
I would go for that.
ReplyDeleteThis cake with a cup a tea! Perfect!!!
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