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    Home » Recipes » Desserts (Baked) » Pineapple-Sage Olive Oil Cake with a Port Glaze and Roasted Pepitas

    LAST UPDATED: July 20, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 14, 2012 By Toni Dash 25 Comments

    Pineapple-Sage Olive Oil Cake with a Port Glaze and Roasted Pepitas

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    Olive oil cake

    I fondly refer to the busy nature of this time of year as trying to fit a size 24 woman into a size 2 dress for all the deliverables. Whether one is beholden to the frenzy of the end of a school year or the abrupt seasonal shift to summer, it always seems a bit madcap to me. Despite farm fresh produce starting to unveil itself for a new season I have been feeling that making gluten free frozen pizza nightly for dinner is even too difficult to find the time for of late.

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    This past weekend bore a reprieve from our almost 90 degrees temps with fog and rain. After living for years in Northern California I delight in the rare appearance of fog in Boulder. It completely transforms the landscape and always makes me feel I have a valid excuse to stay at home. Like a Pavlovian reaction to the charcoal skies, it always makes me want to bake.

    Pineapple-Sage Olive Oil Cake with Port Glaze
    I have not ever had an Olive Oil cake and candidly the first time I heard of one I was a little bit grossed out. ‘Olive oil’ does not lead me down dessert lane mentally however after seeing them springing up enough curiosity got the best of me.
    Olive oil cake with slice removed

    I have had two large, thriving pots of herbs which have successfully overwintered indoors, one of which contains a gorgeous Pineapple Sage plant. It has been winking at me each time I pass it in the past two weeks. Noting its incredible growth spurt of late, showing new, limey colored slightly fuzzy leaves, I’ve been pondering a cocktail application but settled on folding it into an Olive Oil cake attempt. Pineapple sage does have a pineapple flavor and is lighter in flavor than traditional culinary sage. It can usually be found with culinary herbs either in the grocery store or where herb plants are sold. It’s very easy to grow in a pot or the garden.

    I loved the idea of making the texture of the cake a bit more rustic and granular than a traditional cake. In my mind that meshed with the concept of an Olive Oil cake which I also envisioned not to be sweet like a traditional cake but rather taking some sweetness from the sugar and some from the almond flour and the addition of the honey flavored Greek yogurt.

    slice of olive oil cake with port glaze
    I was delighted with how this cake turned out. It is moderately dense (more dense than a layer cake; not as dense as a pound cake), perfectly sweet and moist. I love its rustic essence and more organic sweetness. Hope you will too!
    A plate of olive oil cake with glaze
    A close up of a slice of cake on a plate
    A piece of cake on a plate with grapes

     

    Recipe

    Pineapple-Sage Olive Oil Cake with Port Glaze

    PINEAPPLE-SAGE OLIVE OIL CAKE with PORT GLAZE

    Olive oil cakes are simple and rustic. This version uses pineapple sage for an earthy flavor.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 8-12 depending on slice sizes
    Calories: 397kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 3 eggs room temperature
    • ¾   granulated sugar
    • ½ cup honey Greek yogurt
    • 2/3 cup olive oil: 2 tablespoons  Meyer lemon olive oil and the remainder extra virgin olive oil preferably not with a strong, overbearing flavor for a total of 2/3 cup
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose gluten free or regular flour
    • ¾ cup almond flour
    • ½ cup cornmeal fine-grind
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons Pineapple sage diced (regular sage may be substituted)
    • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
    • 3 tablespoons port wine
    • ¼ cup roasted pepitas shelled pumpkin seeds, rough chopped*
    • Suggested garnish: Seedless red grapes

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Butter a 9 inch spring form pan and set aside.
    • In the bowl of a standing mixer (or in a bowl with a handheld mixer) beat eggs until a bit frothy.  Add sugar and beat until combined.
    • Add yogurt to egg-sugar mixture; beat to fully combine.  Slowly drizzle olive oil into egg-sugar mixture while beating on medium speed to allow oil to fully integrate to egg-sugar mixture.
    • In a separate bowl stir to combine flour, almond flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt.  With mixer at medium speed, spoon flour mixture into the egg-sugar-oil mixture a large spoonful at a time, allowing it to combine before adding more flour.
    • Once combined add diced sage and mix just to combine.  Do not over mix.
    • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minute (until lightly browned on top and toothpick comes out clean).  Remove from oven and allow to cool before releasing the sides of the pan to cut and serve.

    Making the Glaze

    • Combine the confectioner’ sugar and port wine.  Whisk to fully combine leaving no lumps of sugar. 
    • Lightly drizzle on cooled, room temperature cake. Suggested drizzle method: use a squeeze bottle with a cone top to more precisely drizzle the glaze over the cake slices. 
    • To serve:  Sprinkle with chopped pepitas and serve with red grapes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny says

      May 15, 2012 at 7:34 pm

      What a fabulous recipe, this looks absolutely delicious!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Boulder Locavore says

        May 16, 2012 at 4:13 pm

        Thank you Kelly!

        Reply
    2. Lea Ann says

      May 15, 2012 at 12:38 pm

      Toni!!! Absolutely beautiful photos. I think I've mentioned this before, but I have some plates just like that, with the glass ball around the rims. I'm loving everything about this cake! I even have some port for that glaze. I've never grown pineapple sage, must look for it. I'm pinning this so I don't forget to make it. I love fog too, except when I have to drive in it.

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      • Boulder Locavore says

        May 16, 2012 at 4:10 pm

        Hi Lea Ann! Thank you and I do remember you mentioned having similar hobnail plates. Mine were a gift from my Grandmother and are antiques which I love. You should be able to find Pineapple Sage readily. It has a more delicate texture and is not as strongly sage tasting. I feel it has alot of flexibility even throwing it into a salad.

        Reply
    3. Thyme (Sarah) says

      May 14, 2012 at 10:53 pm

      Just Beautiful! I would love to try this and I really like your photos. Such intriguing ingredients but I'll bet it all came together beautifully.

      Reply
      • Boulder Locavore says

        May 16, 2012 at 4:06 pm

        Thank you Sarah. I hope you will try this. I went into it with high hopes and secretly, low expectations! I really could not envision the flavor. I am pleased to say this was an experiment that was very successful! I love the rustic texture and the flavor is balanced and not overly sweet.

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    4. Sara says

      May 15, 2012 at 2:19 am

      Fantastic flavors. This looks like such a delicious dessert! 🙂

      Reply
      • Boulder Locavore says

        May 16, 2012 at 4:07 pm

        Thank you Sara! It is delicious and seems perfect for this time of year; flavorful without being too heavy.

        Reply
    5. Kiri W. says

      May 14, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      I don't even like pineapple, but this looks like a gorgeous cake. Your photography is amazing!

      Reply
      • Boulder Locavore says

        May 14, 2012 at 8:02 pm

        Pineapple sage has more of an essence of pineapple to me. It does taste of pineapple but does not impart the strong flavor an actual pineapple would. It is very light in the cake too. Frankly if you wanted to make the cake without it I think it would still be good too.

        Reply
    6. Smitten ByFood says

      May 14, 2012 at 2:11 pm

      Ever thought baking a balsamic cake? =)

      Reply
      • Boulder Locavore says

        May 14, 2012 at 8:03 pm

        Is there such a thing?! In one of the vintage recipe boxes I have there is a recipe for Vinegar Pie which I fully intend to make soon. Love a good novel recipe. I bet balsamic vinegar would be good too if used in moderation.

        Reply
    7. All That I'm Eating says

      May 14, 2012 at 7:44 pm

      This looks brilliant, love the photos! I just bought plates exactly like those. I've never heard of pineapple sage – you've made me curious – I have pineapple mint growing in the garden though.

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      • Boulder Locavore says

        May 14, 2012 at 8:05 pm

        Thanks Caroline! My grandmother gave me these hobnail plates which are antiques. Love them. Pineapple sage has a beautiful subtle flavor and delicate texture; much more so than mainstream culinary sage. I'm still thinking up a cocktail for it. Maybe in a simple syrup……

        Reply
    8. Pola M says

      May 14, 2012 at 12:53 pm

      That sounds like exactly my kind of cake! I have to try it!

      Reply
      • Boulder Locavore says

        May 14, 2012 at 8:01 pm

        Hi Pola! I do think you would like it. I had read a number of recipe variations and created this based on my own thinking. Always a joy when it not only 'works' but is really good. A nice break from more fancy cakes especially coming into the summer season! Hope all is well for you.

        Reply
    9. The Mom Chef says

      May 14, 2012 at 12:21 pm

      I had the same reaction the first time I saw a recipe for olive oil cake. And, the same reaction when I tried it. Fog in Boulder must be pretty amazing. Of course, I think just about everything in Boulder must be so. Your cake looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Boulder Locavore says

        May 14, 2012 at 7:59 pm

        Funny how we draw conclusions without trying but frankly in this case I think it's completely understandable. I've never ventured a mayonnaise chocolate cake for the same reason despite rave reviews of them.

        The fog and rain was fun but we are now back to heading toward the 90's. Living here is not for those favoring predictability in their weather!

        Reply
    10. CS says

      May 14, 2012 at 3:21 pm

      Yikes, that sounds good!! Absolutely lovely photos, too.

      Reply
      • Boulder Locavore says

        May 14, 2012 at 8:04 pm

        Thank you! It is very good. I love all the flavors and that it is not overly sweet. Hope you'll try it!

        Reply
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