Description
A moist and flavorful Italian-style grape cake made with olive oil, almond flour, orange zest, and fresh grapes. Perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
2 large eggs
2/3 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup almond milk or regular milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pure almond extract
Zest from 1 medium orange
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
2 cups small seedless grapes (divided)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Sift together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale yellow, about 3 minutes.
4. Add olive oil, milk, vanilla, almond extract, orange zest, and thyme. Mix until combined.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix just until smooth.
6. Fold in 1 cup of grapes with a rubber spatula.
7. Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
8. Scatter remaining grapes and sliced almonds over the top.
9. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10. Let cool for 30 minutes in the pan, then release the springform.
11. Cool completely and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
To make sugared grapes: Dip grapes in a simple syrup made of equal parts sugar and water, then roll in sugar and let dry on a wire rack for 1–2 hours.
Use Thomcord, Concord, or Thompson grapes for best results.
Cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Cakes Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 343
- Sugar: 21
- Sodium: 27
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 37