Name: Olive Oil Cake with Raisin Marmellata and Crème Fraîche
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Vin Santo or Madeira; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ vanilla bean, split lengthwise; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup golden raisins; Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1¼ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 large eggs; 1¼ cups granulated sugar; ¾ cup olive oil; ½ cup whole milk; ¼ cup Madeira; Powdered sugar and whipped crème fraîche (for serving)

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Alex Lau

This could be sweet and mild or more savory, depending on the olive oil you use. It’s all good.

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