Pisciotta (Olive Oil Cake)

A moist, savory-sweet cake from Verona made with extra virgin olive oil and Marsala wine.

Pisciotta (Olive Oil Cake)

A moist, savory-sweet cake from Verona made with extra virgin olive oil and Marsala wine.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Breakfast

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
• Lemon peel
• 1/3 cup dry Marsala
• 1/3 cup milk
• 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder

Method

 

Instructions

1. Beat eggs and sugar until foamy.
2. Add lemon, salt, Marsala, milk, olive oil.
3. Mix in baking powder and flour.
4. Pour into oiled tube pan.
5. Bake at 400°F for 50 mins.
6. Cool 10 mins, then unmold.

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