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Lemon and olive tea cake

Delicious Lemon and Olive Tea Cake for a Unique Taste Adventure

This Lemon and Olive Tea Cake offers a delightful blend of citrus and savory flavors, making it a unique dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 22 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 6 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 200 g Caster Sugar Granulated sugar can be used if necessary.
  • 1 tsp Maldon Salt Feel free to use sea salt as an alternative.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Zest Always use fresh lemons for the best results.
  • 250 g T45 Flour You can substitute with all-purpose flour if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 3 large Eggs Egg substitutes will change the cake's texture.
  • 200 ml UHT Whipping Cream Heavy cream works well as a substitute.
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter Margarine can be used, although it may affect taste.
  • 80 ml Olive Oil Other neutral oils can be used; just know it will alter flavor.
  • 100 g Kalamata Olives (Dried and Fresh) You can substitute with black olives if needed.
  • 2 pieces Confit Lemons Omitting them will change the flavor profile but is acceptable.
  • 50 ml Glucose Syrup Honey can be a substitute in a pinch for similar texture, but it will add sweetness.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Food Processor
  • cake tins

Method
 

How to Make Lemon and Olive Tea Cake
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Serve warm or at room temperature for the best flavor experience.

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