Olive Oil Cake Recipe
Topped with Strawberries and Whipped Cream
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Strawberries
While the cake cools, wash and hull the fresh strawberries. Slice them and toss with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
- 8
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, whip until soft peaks form.
- 9
Assemble the Cake
Once the cake is completely cool, place it on a serving plate. Top it with the sugared strawberries and dollops of whipped cream.