Description
Soft cake that will make you forget a plain pound loaf, this maple cake is rich with olive oil. Best served with a warm cup of cardamom chai tea. Inspired by Food52.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup grade A dark amber maple syrup
- 3/4 cups non fat yogurt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla creamer (or vanilla essence)
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup light olive oil
Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 350 F.
- Beat eggs slightly and combine with the syrup, yogurt and creamer. Stir till the mixture is smooth.
- Mix the flour, salt & baking powder separately and add to the wet ingredients. Stir till just combined.
- Finally add the oil and fold with soft movements till the oil is fully incorporated in the batter (there should be none floating on top).
- Pour into a greased bread or cake pan and bake in the centre rack for 45-50 mins. The edges will turn brown and crisp, and a toothpick inserted into center should come out clean.
- Cool slightly and cut into pieces.
- Category: Baking