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Cinnamon Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Berry SALSA

Serves 12

Cinnamon Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Berry SALSA
Here’s a gluten-free cake that’s light and fluffy. Cut into wedges with fresh fruit salsa, it’s delicious served at any event. Serve with a dollop of yogurt or a scoop of ice cream.

Ingredients

Berry salsa
  • 1 large navel orange
  • 1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple, cored and finely diced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) finely diced fresh strawberries
  • 1 cup (250 mL) fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup (250 mL) fresh raspberries
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) honey
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) blackberry balsamic vinegar (optional)
Citrus olive oil cake
  • 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) firmly packed almond meal
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) sea salt, plus extra
  • 4 organic eggs, separated, at room temperature
  • 4 Tbsp (60 mL) raw cane sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing pan
  • Zest from 1 orange
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cream of tartar

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 191
  • protein 6g
  • fat 12g
    • saturated fat 2g
    • trans fat 0g
  • carbohydrates 17g
    • sugars 11g
    • fibre 2g
  • sodium 147mg