Olive Oil Cake With Strawberries And Fresh Rosemary Recipes

ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH LEMON BUTTERCREAM

Steps:

• Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 300˚ F. Coat two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Combine the sugar, 2 1/3 cups flour, the baking powder, salt and 2 egg yolks in a large bowl; beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until well mixed. Stream in 1 cup olive oil and mix about 30 seconds. Beat in the 3 whole eggs, one at a time. Stream in the milk and vanilla and mix until combined.
• In a separate bowl, combine the chopped rosemary, remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil and 3 teaspoons flour. Fold the rosemary mixture into the batter.
• Pour the batter into the cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely in the pans.
• Make the lemon curd: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar, the egg yolk, lemon zest and juice, cornstarch and 1 tablespoon butter. Stir continuously with a rubber spatula until the mixture boils and thickens, about 1 minute. Transfer the lemon curd to a bowl and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate to cool.
• Make the buttercream: Set up a stand mixer with the whisk attachment. In a medium saucepan, heat the egg whites and remaining 1 cup sugar over medium heat until the mixture reaches 160˚ F and the sugar is dissolved. (You should not be able to feel any sugar granules and the mixture should be very warm, not hot, to the touch.)
• Pour the egg white mixture into the mixer bowl and whisk on medium-high speed until the meringue is three times its volume, holds firm peaks and has cooled to about 95˚ F, about 4 minutes. Beat in the remaining 4 sticks butter slowly, piece by piece, until smooth and blended. Beat in the salt and vanilla.
• Remove the lemon curd from the refrigerator and fold it into the buttercream until well combined.
• Assemble the cake: Transfer 1 cake layer to a cake plate. Spread some of the buttercream on top using an offset spatula. Top with the other cake layer. Cover the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer of buttercream (this is the crumb coat); refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes. Cover with the remaining buttercream.

ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Over a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Make a large well in the center and pour in the milk, olive oil, and eggs. Whisk in the center to combine the liquids, and then slowly draw in a little of the dry ingredients to incorporate them; be sure to whisk until fairly smooth before drawing in more dry ingredients. If necessary, strain to dissolve any lumps of flour. Stir in the rosemary and orange zest.
• Pour the batter into the molds to fill them three-quarters full. Set on 1 or 2 baking sheets and bake until nicely browned and firm to the touch, 25 to 30 minutes.

ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and butter a 10-inch loaf pan or an 8-inch round cake pan.
• Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
• Using a mixer, whip the eggs and sugar together until thick and pale.
• Fold one-third of the flour mixture into the egg mixture.
• Add the orange juice, and then fold in half of the remaining dry mixture.
• Add the milk, and then fold in all of the remaining dry mixture.
• Fold in the olive oil, rosemary and orange zest.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until firm to the touch and nicely browned, about 40 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature.

OLIVE OIL AND FRESH ROSEMARY CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F
• In a bowl, use the whip attachment of a mixer, and beat the eggs for 30 seconds.
• Add the sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is foamy and pale in color.
• With the mixer running slowly, drizzle in the olive oil.
• Using a spatula, gently fold the rosemary into the batter.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture.
• Pour the batter into a 10 inch loaf pan that has been coated with non-stick cooking spray.
• Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, rotating halfway through for even coloring.
• When the cake is done it will be golden brown.
• Allow to cool. .

OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES AND FRESH ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Two hours ahead or the day before serving, slice strawberries and sprinkle with 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar or to taste. Mix well. If desired, mash 1/3 of the berries to create more juice. Store refrigerated in covered container. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Put orange juice in small nonreactive pan; heat over medium-high heat and reduce mixture to 1/4 cup while preparing cake. Reducing juice to 1/4 cup intensifies the orange flavor. Do not be tempted to skip this step and add 1 cup orange juice to mixing batter. This is too much liquid. Rub about 1/2 teaspoon olive oil on bottom only of two 9-inch round pans. Cut parchment paper to fit. Place in pan to coat thoroughly. Turn over so that both sides are oiled. Sprinkle scant teaspoon of flour in each pan and shake to spread evenly. Whisk eggs with wire whisk until foamy. Add milk, scant 2 cups sugar, oil, zests and minced rosemary leaves. Continue whisking until well blended. Sprinkle with baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend thoroughly. Add reduced orange juice and stir. Add flour a little at a time, whisking to blend evenly into a smooth batter. Batter will be very runny. Pour half of batter into each prepared pan. Bake 32-35 minutes or until a skewer or cake tester inserted into the center is clean and edges begin to pull slightly away from pan. Let cool 10 minutes. Run sharp knife around edge to loosen and invert pan onto a plate. Remove parchment paper. Brush generously with orange marmalade to moisten and create an attractive glaze. When cool, cut into serving portions and serve with sliced strawberries. If desired, add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Garnish each plate with a sprig of fresh rosemary.