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
39 comments:
Oh Jan, this cake looks so tasty, and is so pretty, too!
That's something different, I've never baked with olive oil before.
Thanks for the recipe!
I am sensitive to the Xylitol. Will have to try something different ...
...now this looks great.
Me encanta Eddie lo haré . Siempre uso aceite de oliva virgen. Es la mejor.
Buen miñercoles.
Un abrazo.
That sounds great. Looks so soft.
Que delicia só de olhar.
Um grande beijinho.
Megy Maia
Looks tasty, I've never baked with olive oil before either.
Hi - this looks delicious! Just what I would love about now.
That does look good. I have made muffins using oil before, but never cake.
Not quite sure I want to make a cake with my EVOO, but it certainly would be quite moist.
This sounds gorgeous. Thanks. Valerie
That looks delicioua!
Olive oil is so good for us but pricey here. It looks delish though.
Hi 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
Se ve muy sabrosa. Besos.
This looks delicious.
YUM!
looks so good.
I have been using Olive oil for most of my cooking and baking lately and we don't mind it at all. This looks good!
I hosted several lady friends today for a craft gathering. I will save this recipe for our next get-together - sounds mouth-watering!
Rather like almonds.
I think I'll be baking it this weekend Jan :)
How 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 ✨
Any cake with citrus flavors and I'm all in! Hugs, RO
Yum! It looks so pretty, too.
Delicious, looks like an amazing recipe.
I'd love to try making this cake as it looks so good! I always have olive oil on hand and also almonds.
Ooh this looks delicious, and I do love olive oil. Definitely another recipe for my keep file. Take care, Sue xx
Oh that looks so very yummy! I may give it a try, thank you!
I may need to bake up this cake-thank you for the recipe Kathy
I've passed this recipe onto my friend who follows the Keto diet.
The cost of almomnd flour is astronomical here.
It must be delicious. I love cakes with almonds.
Thanks for sharing.
A big hug
This is so yummy!
I love olive oil but I have never baked with it.
This 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.
I love almonds and this sounds delicious! YUM! Thanks for sharing. :)
~Jess
I would go for that.
This cake with a cup a tea! Perfect!!!
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