We all cook with olive oil, but have you ever tried baking with olive oil? It not only adds flavour, but also results in moist and yummy bakes. Whether you prefer sweet or savoury, we have a couple of gold gems. From olive oil ice cream to homemade bread, here are our favourite olive oil recipes for all the bakers and connoisseurs out there.

Sweet Treats

From biscuits to doughnuts and creamy delights, you’ll love these tasty treats.

Salted Dark Chocolate, Pretzel & Caramel-rippled Ice Cream

Ice cream is one of the many reasons we love summer. The combo of salted dark choc, whispers of caramel and crunchy pretzels make this ice cream an unforgettable treat.

Recipe for Salted Dark Chocolate, Pretzel & Caramel-rippled Ice Cream

Baked Carrot Cake Doughnuts

We combine two of the tastiest things life has to offer – carrot cake and doughnuts. Yum!

Recipe for Baked Carrot Cake Doughnuts

White Choc Macadamia Biscuit & Olive Oil Ice Cream Sundae

We’ve given the Sundae an adult make-over with this No-Churn Olive Oil Ice Cream featuring fancy macadamia cookies and fresh mint.

Recipe for White Chocolate Macadamia Biscuit & No-churn Olive Oil Ice Cream Sundae

Lemon & Poppy Seed Whoopie Pies with Raspberry Cream

A cheerful and berry-liscious bake; these whoopie pies are deliciously moist, thanks to the olive oil addition.

Recipe for Lemon & Poppy Seed Whoopie Pies with Raspberry Cream

Olive Oil Polenta Cakes with Pink Grapefruit Drizzle

Pretty as a picture and delicious! Guests will adore these whimsical teatime treats.

Recipe for Olive Oil Polenta Cakes with Pink Grapefruit Drizzle

Turkish Delight Olive Oil Shortbread with White Choc

The only thing that could possibly make these biccies more delightful is a perfectly brewed pot of tea. Pinkies up!

Recipe for Turkish Delight Olive Oil Shortbread with White Choc & Dried Rose Petals

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Decadent Cakes

Not sure what to serve for dessert? Indulge in these olive oil cake recipes.

Chocolate Olive Torte with Cardamom, Pears & Almond

Fragrant cardamom, delicate pears and crunchy almonds come together in this tasty torte.

Recipe for Chocolate Olive Torte with Cardamom, Pears & Almond

Olive Oil Chocolate Torte with Mascarpone & Seasonal Berries

Once you try this decadent and irresistibly fudgy torte, there’s no going back. Top with seasonal berries for a deliciously tart contrast.

Recipe for Olive Oil Chocolate Torte with Mascarpone & Seasonal Berries

Blood Orange Olive Oil & Almond Cake

Zesty flavours perfectly balance the sweeter notes of this orange & almond cake.

Recipe for Blood Orange Olive Oil & Almond Cake

Carrot Cake Muffins with Whipped Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

These carrot cake muffins topped with cream cheese icing are dangerously good!

Recipe for Carrot Cake Muffins with Whipped Lemon Cream Cheese Icing

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Savoury Bakes

Nothing beats freshly baked bread, whether made with or dipped in olive oil.

Tomato & Chorizo Pull-apart Bread

This pull-apart tomato and smoky chorizo bread was made for sharing with family and friends at the dinner table or braai feast.

Recipe for Tomato & Chorizo Pull -apart Bread

Mini Olive Oil, Cumin & Sesame Bread Rolls

Cumin-spiced bread rolls with lashings of butter – what more could you want?

Recipe for Mini Olive Oil, Cumin & Sesame Bread Rolls

Olive Oil & Herb Crusted Loaf with Chunky Olive & Feta Dip

This crusty loaf is tasty as is, but the olive & feta dip takes it to the next level!

Recipe for Olive Oil & Herb Crusted Loaf with Chunky Olive & Feta Dip

Roasted Red Pepper & Goat’s Cheese Quiche

The combination of sweet, smoky peppers and creamy goat’s cheese is super satisfying.

Recipe for Roasted Red Pepper & Goat’s Cheese Quiche

Veggie & Ricotta Quiche with Parmesan Olive Oil Crust

Forget about Lorraine, this Ricotta Quiche is where it’s at!

Recipe for Veggie & Ricotta Quiche with Parmesan Olive Oil Crust

Onion, Olive & Goat’s Cheese Tart

This sensational savoury tart makes chopping onions worth the tears.

Recipe for Onion Olive & Goat’s Cheese Tart

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