Olive Oil Cake with Fresh Peaches

Moist and Rich Cake with High Phenolic Olive Oil for Health

Marilyn Harding
Aug 23, 2017 · 3 min read

From the Kitchen of Theresa James

This is the season for peaches, figs also, would be good in this recipe. The recipe requires lemons but my trees have their second crop and are still green but I used them anyway and they were juicy and delicious.

I like to use everything as seasonal and home grown as I can!

Ingredients
180 mil high phenolic olive oil
Plus extra for greasing pan
150 grams flour
2 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
125 grams egg white
170 grams castor sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
75 grams egg yolk
2 teaspoon of lemon juice
1 peach sliced into eighths.

Method

Preheat oven to 160 C / gas Mark 3
Combine the flour and lemon zest together in a large bowl and leave to one side.

Meanwhile prepare a meringue in a separate bowl by whisking the egg whites salt together along with 70 g of the sugar.

150 grams flour
2 teaspoon lemon zest
125 grams egg white
1/2 teaspoon salt
70 grams sugar.

In a free standing mixer, whisk together the egg yolks and remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
Lower the speed and gradually pour in olive oil followed by the lemon juice.
Remove the bowl from the machine and gently fold the flour mixture through the egg yolks.
Add a third of the meringue mixture to the bowl and stir carefully
To loosen, folding in the reminder bit by bit.
Line an 8 inch tin with baking paper and grease sides with olive oil.
Pour mixture into the prepared tin, then add circle of peach slices to the top.

Bake cake in preheated oven for about 40- 45 mins or until cooked through — a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake should come out clean when removed.

Once the cake is cooked quickly prepare the lemon glaze.

Lemon glacé
220 grams of icing sugar
35 mil of lemon juice.

Mix together the the icing sugar and lemon juice until thoroughly combined
then pour over the warm cake. Leave to cool and the glaze to dry before serving.

Enjoy!
TH

P.S. The beautiful cake plate with the fistiki (pistachio) design is by Jimmy’s cousins and sold in Santorini and here in their shop on Aegina, Kottakis Ceramics.

Food as Medicine Notes:

Peaches, are considered a a symbol of immortality and friendship in China where they originate. They offer a treasure trove of minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, manganese, phosphorous, zinc, and copper. Peaches are low in calories, contain no saturated fat or cholesterol, and are a good source of dietary fiber. But they are also a great whole source of vitamin C, are therapeutic and have anti-ageing benefits. Learn more!

Did You Know?

Olive Oil, particularly those rich in phenolic compounds, especially oleocanthal and oleacein, provide a mixture of lipids and antioxidant nutrients which may help prevent age-related diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Alzheimer’s.


Originally published at aristoleo.com on August 23, 2017.

Beyond Organic, Beyond Extra Virgin

High Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Health, Vitality and Longevity. Aristoleo presents latest research, news and stories about the health benefits of High Phenolic EVOO (extra virgin olive oil); how and where it’s produced and tested, and where to find the best in the world.

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Marilyn Harding

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Living and Loving the Holistic Life — Passionate about High Phenolic EVOO for Health! Artemis Alliance Inc., Aristoleo Ltd., Aristoleo North America.

Beyond Organic, Beyond Extra Virgin

High Phenolic Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Health, Vitality and Longevity. Aristoleo presents latest research, news and stories about the health benefits of High Phenolic EVOO (extra virgin olive oil); how and where it’s produced and tested, and where to find the best in the world.

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