Vanilla Olive Oil Cake

This Vanilla Olive Oil Cake is a delightful blend of traditional baking and creative flair. The use of olive oil adds a subtle richness and moistness to the cake, while the vanilla essence infuses it with a warm, inviting flavor. Perfect for dessert or as a sweet snack, this cake is both simple to make and impressively delicious, meeting dietary needs for a variety of eaters.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
3. In another bowl, mix the olive oil, water, and vanilla essence until blended.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.