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Almond-Olive Oil Bundt Cake
Almond-Olive Oil Bundt Cake
We use olive oil for many cooking tasks, but using it in a cake may not be something
you have thought about doing. Olive oil bakes into a delicious, moist cake with a slight-
ly firm yet yummy texture. The chopped almonds in the cake add a delightful crunch,
but the crowning glory is the Almond-Cream Glaze. That firmer texture makes this an
ideal cake to pack up and take outside to the picnic, the tailgate, or any time you want
a sweet treat that will travel to the party. And since Kathy is always ready to eat al-
fresco and is a true fan of almond flavors, this Almond–Olive Oil Bundt Cake is one she
makes again and again.
Almond-Cream Glaze
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted (see here)
¼ teaspoon almond extract
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 10-cup Bundt pan with nonstick baking
spray with flour.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and
salt; s
3. In a large bowl using a handheld mixer, beat together the olive oil and sugar
on medium-high speed for 1 minute. Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating
well after each addition. Beat in the sour cream, milk, and almond extract.
4. With the mixer on low speed, blend in the flour mixture. Stir in the chopped
almonds.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until
wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Place the cake on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Invert the cake onto the
rack and let cool completely.
7. Meanwhile, make the Almond-Cream Glaze: In a small saucepan, melt the
butter over low heat. Stir in the sugar and cook, stirring, for 1 minute, or until
the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the cream and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir
in the almonds. Remove from the heat and stir in the almond extract.
8. Set the cake on the rack over a sheet of parchment paper to catch any drips
and drizzle the Almond-Cream Glaze over the cake.et aside.
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