Ingredients
Equipment
Method
How to Make Lemon and Olive Tea Cake
- In a large mixing bowl, combine lemon zest with caster sugar and mix well. Then, add Maldon salt, T45 flour, and baking powder to the lemon-sugar blend. Finally, mix in the eggs and UHT whipping cream until creamy and smooth.
- Gently fold in melted unsalted butter and olive oil into the batter. This will create a rich and moist texture. Once combined, cover the mixture and refrigerate overnight to enhance the flavors.
- Bleach the lemon peels by blanching them three times in boiling water to remove any bitterness. Next, in a small saucepan, combine the peels with glucose syrup and sugar, simmering until it becomes syrupy.
- Blitz the kalamata olives in a food processor until smooth. Then, take a portion of the chilled lemon cake batter and mix it with the olive paste, ensuring an even distribution of savory flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (gas mark 3). Prepare your cake tins by greasing them lightly. Layer the prepared cake batter and olive paste mixture, using a skewer to create a marbled effect. Bake for approximately 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- After baking, allow the cake to cool slightly in the tins before removing. Once fully cooled, glaze the cake with a mixture of lemon juice and extra glucose syrup for a beautiful finish.
- Finally, top the cooled cake with sliced olives and confit lemon for an elegant presentation. Slice and enjoy your delicious Lemon and Olive Tea Cake!
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Notes
Optional: Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.
