New Approach to Olive Oil and Baking

A new cake mix from Flour & Olive, designed to use extra virgin olive oil, challenges conventional baking methods. Winning a Sofi award, the mix shows that olive oil can enhance cakes, providing health benefits and unique flavors. Founder Estelle Sohne emphasizes a delicate approach, using subtle olive oil flavors to complement the cake.

On the other hand, culinary director Regina Woods of Dos Olivos Market advocates for robust olive oils and lower baking temperatures to achieve optimal results in cakes imbued with citrus flavors. Both methods highlight the versatility and advantages of incorporating olive oil into baking.

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