Kylie Jenner Just Made Olive Oil Cakes Trendy Again and That's What We'll Be Baking Until Further Notice

Christine Hadden

Fri, September 9, 2022 at 6:30 PM UTC

4 min read

Olive oil cakes have been around forever, but thanks to Kylie Jenner and her odd cake-cutting style she showed off in a recent Instagram story, these delicious sponge recipes are back in action and the internet is going crazy for them.

Several months back, Kylie posted an olive oil cake with her slice removed. The slice triggered thousands of comments, as it was more of a "sliver" than a slice. Most slices reach the center of the cake but this "slice" left the center completely untouched. She decided to have fun with the mocking and then revealed her next cut, which was a small circle cut just to the side of the slice and then people really lost it.

Since the infamous #slicegate photo, TikTokers have been sharing their spin on the classic cake and we are here for it:

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What is an Olive Oil Cake?

Olive oil cakes are simply that: cakes made with olive oil instead of butter. Because olive oil is being used, it's easy to make these moist cakes dairy free.

Why Use Olive Oil Instead of Butter?

The thing that makes olive oil cakes so tempting is that the olive oil results in a super moist sponge. So, if light and moist cakes are your thing, you'll definitely want to test out the theory.

Are Olive Oil Cakes Healthy?

Olive oil is much lower in saturated fat than butter. Olive oil also has a high content of both vitamins E and K. Although olive oil cakes are not a low-calorie food, I'd consider the oil for butter swap a healthy one.

Should I Frost Olive Oil Cake?

Because olive oil lends fruity notes to the cake, a fruit topping or a simple icing is usually preferred over a traditional frosting. Olive oil cakes are also great as naked cakes!

The most common flavor profile of an olive oil cake is lemon, but food bloggers have been getting creative, incorporating not-so-common flavors too.

In this collection, you'll find 25 of the best olive oil cake recipes including flavor variations such as Roasted Strawberry, Brown Butter, Blueberry Ricotta and Chocolate Olive Oil Cakes.