Inspired by Milopita, or Greek Apple Cake, this cake features the Mediterranean standards for baking – extra-virgin olive oil and Greek yogurt, which both add healthy fat and protein to the mix. The rustic Italian apple cake Torta di Mele also uses extra-virgin olive oil in the batter. The earthy, rich flavor of the oil is so lovely with the sweet apples. This cake is healthy enough for breakfast with hot coffee, but delicious enough for a rustic dessert! Not only that, but the oil add tons of moisture to the cake. Because olive oil stays liquid at room temperature, using it instead of butter in cakes and quick breads leads to a result that stays moist in texture for days at room temperature. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I have an armada of baked goods that use olive oil in them (see below). It’s my favorite way to bake and I can’t wait to share this latest addition with you. So let’s make a spiced apple cake! And be sure to check out the video in the recipe card below.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Apples – Serious bakers may tell you to use a firm, tart apple for this, such as Grannysmith or Honeycrisp. I say use what you have – for this cake, the texture doesn’t matter as much. You can also make this cake with firm pears.Apple ciderHoneyBrown sugar – white sugar can be used as well.Cinnamon and Nutmeg – feel free to experiment with other warming spices in place of or addition to these – such as pumpkin pie spice mix, cloves, cardamom, etc.Extra-virgin olive oil – in a pinch, another oil like canola can be used here, though the taste will be different.Greek yogurt – I recommend full fat, but lower fat will work in a pinch. Plain regular yogurt can be used in a lesser quantity if needed.EggsBaking essentials: baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour.
How to make Spiced Apple Cake with Olive oil and Yogurt
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