Classic Olive Oil Cake Recipe
tarragon & bay laurel creme anglaise, white chocolate sorbet
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Creme Anglaise Ingredients
White Chocolate Sorbet Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
Prepare the Batter
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add olive oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cooling before serving.
Creme Anglaise Directions
Strain and Cool
Strain the mixture to remove the herbs and refrigerate until chilled.
White Chocolate Sorbet Directions
Add Lemon Juice
Stir in lemon juice and allow the mixture to cool. Once cooled, freeze in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.