Low Fat Harvest Grape Cake Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
• Make the batter: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until they lighten in color, 8 to 10 minutes. Slowly add the eggs, milk and 1/4 cup olive oil. Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture.
• Thoroughly grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform cake pan with the extra butter. Pour the batter into the pan.
• Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil followed by 1 cup halved grapes. Saute for 1 to 2 minutes, then stud them into the top of cake batter, skin-side up in an even layer. Place cake in the center of the oven. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Meanwhile, slice the remaining grapes into medium thick slices. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the honey in a small saute pan. Bring to a light simmer over low heat. When it bubbles, about 2 to 3 minutes, add the sliced grapes and the lemon juice. Remove from the heat and pour over the cake. Serve with whipped cream.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180°C / fan 160°C / gas 4. Grease a deep, round 20cm cake tin. Dust the grapes with a little of the flour. Put the remaining flour, sugar and baking powder into a large bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well with a whisk after each addition, until the mixture is the consistency of batter.
• Add the grapes and olive oil and mix well together. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for about 1 hr until golden and well risen. Turn out onto a wire rack and leave to cool. If you like, dust the top with icing sugar to serve.