I changed up the traditional orange marmalade and added peaches. I am not sure I could fully tell the influence of the peaches in this jelly, even though, I used more peaches than oranges. Nevertheless, I so enjoyed making the jelly my mind has been running with other jelly ideas. I have always thought pepper jellies were so cool. Now, I realize that they won’t be too hard to make. As I write this, I realize that this has to be next on my to do list.
The peaches and oranges with the Ball Jar canning recipe book.
The Recipe
Olive Oil Honey Cake
A moist, not-too-sweet honey cake made with olive oil and coffee, perfect for the Jewish holidays and great with marmalade.
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, honey, sugar, olive oil and coffee until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Divide the batter between the loaf pans.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a rack. Serve with marmalade or jelly. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Card added in October 2026 from the post’s ingredient photo; amounts are estimates. Nutrition is an estimate per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 345kcal (17%), Carbohydrates: 51g (17%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 15g (23%)
Responses
comments – I answer every one.
What a lovely sounding recipe, really well written too… I don’t do ‘sweet food’ or indeed baking very often so the step by step is really useful for me!
Thx Brian. I did not used to do sweets but now I love creating desserts.
I would definitely love to try out this recipe. Looks yum.
Thx so much Pooja.
I think I would LOVE this olive oil cake! Sweet but not too sweet, super moist and oh so delicious! I love all the tips on making your own Peach and Orange marmalade – so yummy! Can’t wait to give this a try!
Holly, you said it just right. Sweet but not too sweet.
I love how moist olive oil can make a cake or quick bread. yummy
The olive oil really makes for a moist cake.
I love using olive oil in cakes. I make apple cake with it, and it does wonders for the flavor. This recipe sounds great with the homemade jelly!
Andrea, I need to look up your apple cake recipe.
Dear Peter, I love olive oil cakes and the touch of honey sounds wonderful. I would love a slice of this I just know it.
I am surprised so many people have made olive oil cakes.
Lovely. We can tomato sauce and have done pickles too.
I love to make cakes with olive oil!! Usually, cakes made with olive oil are more moist than the “regular” cakes. Your cake looks delicious!
I will need to be trying different recipes with olive oil with all the positive insight people have been sharing.
I’ve been so curious to try baking with olive oil, this cake sounds luscous
It makes the cake so moist.
I am totally afraid to can. I know it is silly. You are really pushing me in the direction of trying it.
I used to feel that way too.