Description
This grape cake recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s an afternoon treat or a dessert for a special gathering. Enjoy every moist, fruity bite! 😊
Ingredients
For the Cake:
– 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
– 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
– ½ cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil
– 2 large eggs
– ½ cup (120ml) milk (or plant-based milk)
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Zest of 1 lemon
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh seedless grapes (red or black work best)
Optional for Garnish:
– Powdered sugar for dusting
– Additional grapes or mint leaves
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare the Grapes:
Wash and dry the grapes. If they’re large, slice them in half to prevent sinking in the batter. Set aside.
3. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. Combine the Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and whisk in olive oil, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
5. Create the Batter:
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture. Stir gently until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in the Grapes:
Gently fold in about 1 cup of the grapes, reserving the remaining ½ cup for the top of the cake.
7. Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Scatter the reserved grapes over the surface of the batter for a beautiful presentation.
8. Bake and Cool:
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Garnish and Serve:
Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving. Garnish with additional grapes or mint leaves if desired.
Notes
– Prevent Sinking Grapes: Toss the grapes lightly in flour before adding them to the batter to keep them evenly distributed.
– Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.
– Customization: Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, cozy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of the cake)
- Calories: ~230
- Sugar: ~15g
- Sodium: ~120mg
- Fat: ~12g
- Saturated Fat: ~2g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~25g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~30mg