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Olive Oil Apple Cake With Spiced Sugar

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Sliced loaf of apple olive oil cake on a white tray.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

This dairy-free cake hits all the right autumnal notes: it’s earthy thanks to the olive oil, warm thanks to the spices. Just be sure to choose your apples wisely—a softer type will melt into the cake, while firmer apples (such as Granny Smith) will give the cake a coarser texture.

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