Pistachio, Olive Oil and Marmalade Cake

A beautifully moist, fragrant cake that brings together nutty pistachios, fruity olive oil and vibrant citrus marmalade. The marmalade adds a delicate sweetness and a gentle tang, cutting through the richness of the cake while bringing a fresh, zesty flavour to every bite. Perfect served with a cup of tea or as a simple afternoon treat.

Difficulty Medium

Serves 13

Prep time 20 mins

Cook time 35-40 mins

Ingredients

For the sponge: 225g caster sugar

225g self raising flour

85g ground pistachios

½ tsp salt

225g olive oil

240g whole milk

2 large eggs

Zest of 2 oranges

60g pistachios, roughly chopped

For the cream: 300g double cream

30g icing sugar

2 tbsp La Vieja Fábrica marmalade and ½ and orange, zested

Decor: Chopped pistachios, edible flowers and marmalade

Method

1.

Pre-heat oven to 170C and line an 8 inch tin.

2.

In a bowl, rub together the sugar and orange zest then beat in the oil.

3.

Once combined individually add the eggs, whisking between each addition and then stir through the milk.

4.

Sift in the flour, salt and ground pistachio and fold until nearly incorporated.

5.

Add in the roughly chopped pistachios and mix until fully incorporated.

6.

Place the batter into the tin and bake for 35-40 mins or until a skewer comes out clean. Once baked, allow to cool fully.

7.

For the whipped cream, add the cream, zest and sugar into a bowl and whisk to soft-medium peaks.

8.

Mix the La Vieja Fábrica marmalade in a small bowl to slacken and then fold into the cream.

9.

To assemble, top the sponge with the whipped cream and spread.

10.

Add a few dollops or marmalade into the cream, sprinkle over some chopped pistachios and top with some edible flowers before serving.

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