👉 All Recipes | Mediterranean Diet |   Vegan |  Popular | Recommended | Subscribe

  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Food Wine and Love
menu icon
go to homepage
  • MedDiet
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Popular
  • Recommended
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • MedDiet
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    • Popular
    • Recommended
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home

    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake

    Filed Under: Dessert, Mediterranean Diet, Mediterranean Diet Recipes, Recipes Genres

    This delicious tasting cake is also a Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake made with olive oil and whole wheat flour rather than all purpose flour and other oils not friendly to the diet.
    4.39 from 98 votes
    See The Recipe- (warning, jumping to recipe can result in missing important information including alternative ingredients and tips. Also, as an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases made via the links on this website.)

    This Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake is really a tasty cake as well.
    I like the idea that you can actually eat a cake that is also friendly to the diet!

    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake

    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake

    This cake is made with ingredients that are also friendly to the Mediterranean diet.
    That means that if you are following the diet itself, you do not have to feel so guilty about eating a cake while you are on the diet.

    I must say that there is something else that is so interesting about this recipe.
    This cake is not like a regular cake that you would make. What I mean is that the taste of the cake does not warrant the obvious need for a frosting, like other cakes might warrant. This may have something to do with the density of the cake itself.

    I have seen similar cakes presented as a tea cake.

    I am not so sure that I would be so quick to call it a tea cake so fast.
    Not that I do not have anything against tea caked of course.

    However, when I think of a tea cake, I think of a cake that someone would enjoy with perhaps, their afternoon tea.
    It could be because I am an avid reader of British novels and there is often an afternoon tea gathering with a cake involved.
    This cake however, is made with olive oil and thus, is more of a Mediterranean cake in my opinion.



    I just mentioned that this cake is made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

    As you probably already know, every cake is made with a fat. That fat is usually vegetable oil, shortening or maybe butter.
    The purpose of that fat is really about adding moisture and a rich texture to a cake with maybe a bit of help in leavening.

    However, everyone also probably knows that olive oil is an oil of its own.
    That is, olive oil, more importantly extra virgin olive oil, has a more defined taste. That taste is all about the olives that were used in order to make that cake.

    Thus, adding extra virgin olive oil to a cake, adds a whole different dimension of taste to the recipe.

    While most cakes are about the sugar blending with the moisture of the fat, olive oil brings its own kind of flavor.
    Olive oil also affect the texture of the cake and as a result the cake is more dense that an average cake.

    This flavor and density brought to this cake thanks to the olive oil really does not need a sweet frosting to balance out the taste of the cake.
    In addition, this is a rather easy cake to make as well. I like that it is a more dense cake and thus, I don’t have to worry about how pretty it bakes like I would with a normal cake.

    This recipe calls for whole wheat flour.

    This is because whole wheat flour is friendly to the Mediterranean diet. However, you are welcome to use regular all purpose flour or an alternative of your choice.

    Jump to Recipe

    By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.

    • Greek Salad With Vinaigrette Dressing.
    • The Best Easy Italian Bruschetta
    • How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.

    Be sure to follow me on Pinterest Facebook and Instagram.
    Also, subscribe to my weekly newsletter!



    –KEEP SCROLLING–

     

    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake

    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake

    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake

    As mentioned, this cake is made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
    As you probably already know, every cake is made with a fat. That fat is usually vegetable oil, shortening or maybe butter.
    The purpose of that fat is really about adding moisture and a rich texture to a cake with maybe a bit of help in leavening.

    Also, this recipe calls for whole wheat flour.
    This is because whole wheat flour is friendly to the Mediterranean diet. However, you are welcome to use regular all purpose flour or an alternative of your choice.



    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake

    • Whole Wheat Flour – 2 cups. You may also need extra for dusting later one.
    • Baking Soda– 1 teaspoon.
    • Baking Powder– 1 teaspoon.
    • Salt– ½ teaspoon.
    • Eggs- 3.
    • Sugar- 1 cup.
    • Whole Milk- ¾ cup.
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil -¾ cup
    • Lemon Zest– 1 ½ teaspoons.
    • Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon .

    This recipe works great with a springform pan.
    I also like how easy this kind of a pan makes for clean up!



    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake

    • Preheat your oven to 350 and prep you pan for nonstick. I like to spray with nonstick and dust with a bit of extra flour or sugar.
    • Sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Set this bowl aside for a moment.
    • In a mixing bowl, whip together the eggs and sugar until it appears airy and combined.
    • Add the milk, oil, lemon zest, and the vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and mix until combined.
    • We will now add the flour mixture from the first bowl to the mixing bowl by adding half of mixture half at a time, mixing gently between additions. Mix this gently without over mixing.
    • Bake your cake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before removing from the pan.

    Thanks so much for visiting!

    If you decide to make this recipe, please stop back and let me know how it turned out for you. Also, if you have any tips or tweaks to the recipe to share, please do so in the comment section below. My readers like to stop by periodically for updates on the recipes. Reading the comments below is helpful to these readers and hopefully to you too!!

    Looking for a recipe that is not on my site?
    Please let me know and I will on getting that recipe for you.
    Happy baking, eating, and enjoying life!

    Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

    This delicious tasting cake is also a Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake made with olive oil and whole wheat flour rather than all purpose flour and other oils not friendly to the diet.
    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake
    Print Recipe
    4.39 from 98 votes
    Pin Recipe

    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake

    This delicious tasting cake is also a Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake made with olive oil and whole wheat flour rather than all purpose flour and other oils not friendly to the diet.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Mediterranean Diet
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Search Result: cake, Mediterranean Diet, olive oil, tea cake, whole wheat
    Servings: 14 slices
    Servings: 1slice
    Author: Food, Wine, and Love | myposhmedia llc

    Equipment

    • Olive Oil,
    • Whole Wheat Flour
    • Springform Pan

    Ingredients

    • Whole Wheat Flour – 2 cups. You may also need extra for dusting later on .
    • Baking Soda– 1 teaspoon.
    • Baking Powder– 1 teaspoon.
    • Salt– ½ teaspoon.
    • Eggs- 3.
    • Sugar- 1 cup.
    • Whole Milk- ¾ cup.
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil -¾ cup
    • Lemon Zest– 1 ½ teaspoons.
    • Vanilla Extract– 1 teaspoon .

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 and prep you pan for nonstick. I like to spray with nonstick and dust with a bit of extra flour or sugar.
    • Sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Set this bowl aside for a moment.
    • In a mixing bowl, whip together the eggs and sugar until it appears airy and combined.
    • Add the milk, oil, lemon zest, and the vanilla extract to the mixing bowl and mix until combined.
    • We will now add the flour mixture from the first bowl to the mixing bowl by adding half of mixture half at a time, mixing gently between additions. Mix this gently without over mixing.
    • Bake your cake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool before removing from the pan

    Recipe Notes

    • Whole Wheat Flour 
    • Baking Soda
    • Baking Powder
    • Salt
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • Lemon Zest
    • Vanilla Extract .
    This recipe works great with a springform pan. 
    I also like how easy this kind of a pan makes for clean up!
    *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 249kcal | Fat: 13g
    Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!

    Follow Me
    « How to Make a Salmon Poke Bowl
    Whole Wheat Garlic Toasted Flatbread Chips »

    Filed Under: Dessert, Mediterranean Diet, Mediterranean Diet Recipes, Recipes Genres Tagged With: Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cake

    Overnight Steel Cut Oats With Fruit

    Overnight Steel Cut Oats With Fruit

    Easy Air Fryer Carrot Recipe

    Easy Air Fryer Carrot and Cheese Recipe

    How to make Homemade Oat Milk

    How to Make Homemade Oat Milk

    Mediterranean Diet Sheet Pan Fajitas

    Mediterranean Diet Sheet Pan Fajitas

    Easy Healthy Garlic Cauliflower Rice

    Easy Healthy Garlic Cauliflower Rice

    Mediterranean Diet Air Fried Zucchini Chips

    Mediterranean Diet Air Fried Zucchini Chips

    Quick Double Chocolate Loaf Cake

    Quick Double Chocolate Loaf Cake

    Easy Chia Overnight Oats Recipe

    Easy Chia Overnight Oats Recipe

    Mediterranean Diet Chickpea and Vegetable Stew

    Mediterranean Diet Chickpea and Vegetable Stew

    Vegan Banana Oat Muffins Recipe

    Oat Flour Vegan Muffin Recipe

    Mediterranean Diet Olive Oil Crackers

    Mediterranean Diet Olive Oil Crackers

    Mediterranean Diet Eggplant Caponata

    Mediterranean Diet Eggplant Caponata

    Mediterranean Diet Mini Omelets

    Mediterranean Diet Mini Omelets

    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Chocolate Cake

    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Chocolate Cake

    How to Make Fire Roasted Tomatoes

    How to Make Fire Roasted Tomatoes

    Easiest Greek Salad in Vinaigrette Dressing

    Easiest Greek Salad in Vinaigrette Dressing

    Get Free Updates in Your Email Box

    This email newsletter is sent to your mailbox once a week. You are able to monitor your subscription by clicking on "preferences" at any time.

    Privacy Policy

    About Me

    food wine and love

    I am a believer in healthy living and healthy eating.

    When I turned a certain age (we all have our own ‘certain age’ right?), I decided it was time to eat and live in more healthy manner. I gave up meat and processed foods and adopted a diet based upon fruit, vegetables, and simple recipes. Walking, running, and yoga are a passion as are my pets.

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website, and specifically on this post, that lead to other sites may be affiliate links.

     

    Food Wine and Love was developed to share a passion for everything in life. Please visit our sister site TheSugarFreeDiva.com!

    Primary Sidebar

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Popular Right Now

    Mediterranean Diet Mini Omelets

    Mediterranean Diet Mini Omelets

    How to Make Vegan Sushi

    How to Make Vegan Sushi

    Easiest Greek Salad in Vinaigrette Dressing

    Easiest Greek Salad in Vinaigrette Dressing

    Mediterranean Diet Sheet Pan Fajitas

    Mediterranean Diet Sheet Pan Fajitas

    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Chocolate Cake

    Mediterranean Diet Friendly Chocolate Cake

    Vegan Chocolate Donuts

    Vegan Chocolate Donuts

    See Even More Popular Recipes

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    Quick Links

    • Privacy Policy
    • Mediterranean Diet Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Salads

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Follow

    • facebook
    • instagram
    • twitter
    • pinterest

    Copyright © ·

    Use of this site means that you agree with the terms and other disclosures of this site. {Disclosure-This site uses affiliate links which means that there may be compensation involved with reader actions. Thank you!} As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that the links on this website that lead to other sites may be affiliate link

    Read more at: https://foodwineandlove.com/privacy-policy/