Portuguese Orange Olive Oil and Honey Cake
QueenBee here. The house/cat sitter is ready. We’re almost packed and will leave for a transatlantic cruise to Portugal soon. So, I thought it would be fun to share a Portuguese Honey Recipe with you. This is a traditional recipe for Orange Olive Oil and Honey Cake.
What Are the Health Benefits of Olive Oil?
Healthline lists 11 health benefits for using olive oil:
- Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated (healthy) fats.
- Olive oil contains large amounts of antioxidants.
- Olive oil has strong anti-inflammatory properties.
- Olive oil may help prevent stroke.
- Olive oil is protective against heart disease.
- You will not gain weight using olive oil.
- Olive oil may fight Alzheimer’s.
- Olive oil may reduce Type 2 Diabetes risks.
- The antioxidants in olive oil may be anti-cancer.
- Olive oil may treat rheumatoid arthritis.
- Olive oil has antibacterial properties.
The Recipe
Portuguese Orange Olive Oil and Honey Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 cup almond meal
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 eggs
- 1¼ cup Bee Wild honey
- 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- The rind and juice of 2-3 oranges (1 cup juice)
- Icing sugar, to dust
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 320 Degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk the flour, almond meal, baking powder and salt together in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and honey together until well combined and lightly aerated, then whisk in the olive oil, orange juice and rind.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, then transfer this to a greased and lined 9 inch round cake tin.
- Bake for 1 hour or until cooked through (a skewer inserted into the cake should come out dry). Remove from the oven and allow to completely cool. Dust with icing sugar to serve.
Pair a piece of cake with a glass of port. Photo: William Meppem
