Jul 14 2026
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Carrot Olive Candied Oil Cake Recipe

Inspired by Eliza Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves12

Make Carrot Olive Candied Oil Cake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Candied Olive Topping

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Whisk until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Both Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Add Carrots and Olives

    Fold in the grated carrots and chopped olives gently until evenly distributed in the batter.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Candied Olive Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare the Syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine the chopped olives, brown sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.

  2. 9

    Simmer the Mixture

    Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

  3. 10

    Add Vanilla

    Stir in the vanilla extract and remove from heat. Let it cool slightly before using.

Final Assembly

  1. 11

    Top the Cake

    Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the candied olive topping over the top of the cake. Allow it to set for a few minutes before slicing.

  2. 12

    Serve and Enjoy

    Slice the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy the unique combination of flavors!

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