Apple-Cinnamon Olive Oil Cake (Pareve)

Ingredients

Serves 10. Tap to check off as you go.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
• 3/4 cup mild olive oil
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 medium apples (2 diced, 1 thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform or round cake pan with oil and line the bottom with parchment.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and 1 cup sugar for 1 minute until pale. Whisk in the olive oil, orange juice and vanilla.
4. Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined, then fold in the diced apples.
5. Pour into the pan. Fan the sliced apple over the top and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
6. Bake 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar.