a cake for all seasons

Portuguese Orange- Olive Oil Cake  -   Photo courtesy of Leite's Culinaria

First, let me say that yesterday's photo shoot for the cookbook to support the Food Bank was so much fun!  I'm so excited to share the final product with you this summer.  Most importantly, you will all have to purchase one to support this incredible cause!

Until then, you should absolutely go to your kitchen and make this cake RIGHT NOW!  I've been making versions this cake for years, but this recipe is THE ONE. It is truly the perfect dessert to follow any meal.  It's also really good for breakfast the next day...and lunch if you're feeling indulgent. If you have an ounce of self discipline you should make your cake the day before you'd like to serve it. The warm citrus pops against the fruity olive oil, and these taste sensations are so much better after marrying overnight.

This recipe is from David Leite, and can be found in his cookbook, The New Portuguese Table.   A three times winner of the James Beard Award, and winner of the IACP 2010 Julia Child Award for First Book, David is obviously talented.  He's even included a shopping list for a Portuguese pantry!!! 

I'm going to include his recipe below, but while your cake is in the oven, you must spend some time perusing David's Website, Leite's Culinaria.  It's absolutely so much fun, and everything you will find there is really, really brilliant.