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Citrus olive oil cake with créme Celeste and berries

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • cooking spray for pan
  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/3 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp grated orange zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup orange liqueur (such as Grand Mariner, Cointreau or triple sec)
  • créme celeste (recipe below)
  • mixed berries, such as blackberries and blueberries, for finishing
Créme Celeste
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 tbsp brandy

Method
 

For the cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Spray a 9-inch cake pan (at least 2 inches deep) with cooking spray, line the bottom with parchment paper, and set aside. 
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In another large bowl, combine the olive oil, milk, eggs, orange zest, orange juice, and orange liqueur and whisk to blend. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and whisk until just combined.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until the top is golden and a cake tester comes out clean, about 1 hour. Transfer the cake to a cooling rack and let it cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
  4. Run a knife around the inside edge of the pan and invert the cake onto the cooling rack. Peel off the parchment, then flip the cake right side up and allow it to cool completely before cutting, about 2 hours.
  5. Serve each slice with a dollop of Crème Celeste and berries. 
For the créme Celeste
  1. In a small saucepan heat the sugar and cream over medium-high heat until the mixture reaches a simmer and the sugar has melted.  
  2. Pour the hot mixture into a large bowl and whisk in the sour cream and brandy to combine.
  3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate until very cold to set.