Citrus Olive Oil Cake
- Contains Eggs
- Contains Wheat
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 8.75fl. oz extra virgin olive oil
- 7oz sugar
- Juice and zest of 1 orange
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 8.4oz type 550 flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- Powdered sugar, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
In a food processor, combine eggs, sugar, olive oil, zests and juices. Process until incorporated.
Step 2
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
Step 3
Add dry ingredients to a food processor, about 1/3 at a time. Pulse only to combine, scraping down sides. Make sure to avoid over-mixing.
Step 4
Generously grease bottom of the Ninja® multipurpose pan* (or a 20cm baking pan) with olive oil. Add batter to pan and place pan on reversible rack, making sure the rack is in the lower position.
Step 5
Close the crisping lid; select ROAST, then set to 160°C. Set time to 43 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. After 3 minutes, open lid and place rack with pan in pot. Close lid to start cooking, checking after 35 minutes. Cooking is complete when a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6
When cooking is complete, carefully remove rack with pan from pot and place on a cooling rack. Allow cake to cool at least 15 minutes before removing from pan. Let cool completely before serving. Garnish with powdered sugar, if desired.