Simple yet elevated, olive oil cakes are a firm favourite for those looking for a moist crumb or dairy-free sponge. Olive oil’s fruity and bitter notes add depth of flavour to any cake, but it is still neutral enough to let bold flavours – especially fruit – shine.
Whether they’re blood orange-infused or layered with apple sauce, these olive oil cakes will easily win over the heart of any cake lover.
Jamie Oliver’s Honey Orange Traycake
This one-tin bake from Jamie Oliver uses olive oil, honey and greek yoghurt to create the ultimate moist and balanced sponge – plus a layer of oranges for a pop of colour.
Passion Fruit and Olive Oil Cake
Whisk away to a tropical paradise by adding passion fruit puree to your batter alongside lemons, pistachios and cardamom.
Nadiya Hussain’s Apple and Olive Oil Cake
Nadiya’s vegan and gluten-free cake recipe combines sweet and slightly tart flavours thanks to the incorporation of apple sauce.
Olive Oil Cake
Fuss-free and stripped back to basics, this recipe celebrates the sophisticated flavour profile that comes with swapping butter for olive oil in a simple sponge.
Carolina Gelen’s Upside-Down Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Cake
All types of oranges pair well with this recipe from Carolina Gelen, making it a truly versatile solution to making the most of citrus season.
Blood Orange and Olive Oil Cake with Almonds
Perfect for those who love bold citrus flavours, this light and fluffy blood orange olive oil cake will have you craving a second bite.
Apple and Olive Oil Cake with Maple Icing
Make an Ottolenghi fan favourite in the comfort of your home: a decadent apple olive oil cake with mouth-watering maple icing that brings sweetness and depth of flavour.
Rick Stein’s Clementine, Almond and Olive Oil Cake
Clementine is the main star of Rick Stein’s vibrant take on olive oil cake. Combine blended clementines and ground almonds for a moist and spongy dessert.
