Spring time cakes - citrus olive oil cakelets


Her's a new springtime treat in our house. Made these for a brunch and they were a great addition to an egg dish, and veggies. My Mom has already requested them again "oh you could make them again for me" (ah the Jewish guilt, still even when I am one year older). I think the citrus and olive oil work so well together, made me think this could be an Italian dessert treat too.  
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place 6 freestanding paper cups (I found some at Michael's) on a baking sheet.
Ingredients:
1/2 c. + 3 tbsp gluten free flour (I made one batch gf and one not)
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/8 tsp baking soda
6 tbsp olive oil
6 tbsp milk ( I used almond milk)
1 egg
1/2 tsp orange zest
2 tbsp orange juice
1/4 tsp almond extract
1/4 sliced almonds
In a small bowl whisk together all the dry ingredients.In a separate bowl mix all the wet ingredients together. And wet ingredients to the dry ones until just combined. Divide batter evenly between cups. Top with sliced almonds and dust lightly with a lil sugar.
B'day month continues with my dearest friends
Tooth fairy visits soon
and Earth Day nature walk and bracelets made
Bake 25 min or until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. 
Enjoy!

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