Name: Italian Torte with Fruit, Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (180 ml) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder; 1 egg; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar; Grated zest of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; 1/4 cup (60ml) milk; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) balsamic vinegar; 2 cups (500 ml) chopped fruit (pears, cherries, pineapple, etc.).; Icing sugar

Preparation

- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F). Butter a 20-cm (8-inch) springform pan with a removable bottom.
- In a bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the egg, sugar and lemon zest with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes very frothy and pale, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the olive oil, milk and balsamic vinegar. Blend well. With a spatula, fold in the dry ingredients.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon the fruit over the batter. Bake in the middle of the oven for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool to room temperature. Dust with icing sugar before serving.
- You can add other fruits for decoration.

Italian Torte with Fruit, Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar

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