Olive Oil Apple Loaf Cake

LØUCO Olive Oil Apple Loaf Cake: Festive Protein-Packed Leftovers Recipe

A festive, protein-rich loaf cake made from Christmas leftovers. 

Join us as we turn festive leftovers into a nourishing loaf cake packed with flavour, protein, and sustainable ingredients. This recipe stars Citizen of Soil’s latest Olive Oil Club batch, curated for taste, nutrition, and healthy soil. 

To elevate the goodness, we’ve added LØUCO Nourish; our all-in-one everyday protein blend that replaces your essential supplements with just one scoop.

Outside of the festive season? Head to the bottom for our LØUCO swap out tips!

Ingredients

  • 2 large leftover apples
  • Orange juice (enough to coat apples)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup LØUCO Protein Powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup Citizens of Soil extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup leftover Christmas pudding

 

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Chop the apples and coat them lightly in orange juice to prevent browning.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, LØUCO Protein Powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar and olive oil. Mix on low for 2 minutes until smooth.
  4. Add eggs: While mixing, add eggs one at a time, whisking for another 2 minutes.
  5. Combine: Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet mixture. Fold gently with a wooden spoon until just combined.
  6. Add leftovers: Mix in the chopped apples and Christmas pudding until evenly incorporated. Batter will be thick.
  7. Prepare the pan: Line a 9-inch loaf tin with greaseproof paper and spoon in the batter. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
  8. Bake: Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving warm or storing.

 

LØUCO Tip

No Christmas pudding? Make it an all year round treat swapping it for chopped dates, raisins, or even a scoop of nut butter for richness.

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