My Contadina Holiday Recipe + Giveaway!

I cook a lot of pasta for lunch and dinner using Contadina products. I promise I’ll post about the Spanish Sardine Pasta recipe I came up with the other day. I just need to do it again so I can record the ingredients and measurements lol. However since it’s the season of sweet treats, I thought I’d bake for my Contadina Holiday Recipe. My hubby doesn’t eat butter. I’ve discovered that extra virgin olive oil is a good substitute for it.

Contadina Holiday RecipeSo what did I bake today? Mini Olive Oil Cakes with Lemon Glaze, recipe courtesy of The Food Network. Of course I tweaked it a bit to my preferences. What I’m posting here is MY version because I don’t like my cakes too sweet.

Mini Olive Oil Cakes with Lemon Glaze

Ingredients

For the Cakes:

  • 1 tbsp Contadina Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 tbsp grated lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup Contadina Extra Virgin Olive Oil (okay I put a little more than 1/4 because I like my cakes moist)
  • 2/3 cup fresh whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp finely minced fresh thyme, plus sprigs for garnish (I used dried thyme in a bottle)

For the Glaze:

  • 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Preheat to 350 degrees. Brush a 6 or 12 cup mini bundt or muffin pan with the olive oil. Lightly dust with flour and shake out the excess.

Pulse the granulated sugar and lemon zest in a blender until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, then gradually pour in the olive oil and milk, pulsing until a thin batter forms. This takes about 30 seconds only.

Whisk 1 cup flour, the baking powder, salt and 1 teaspoon thyme in a small bowl. Add to the blender in 2 batches, pulsing lightly until just combined; stop to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the cakes just begin to pull away from the sides of the pan and spring back when lightly touched, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then loosen the sides with a small knife and invert the cakes onto a rack.

Prepare the glaze by whisking the confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, and butter until smooth. Drizzle over the warm cakes and garnish with thyme sprigs.

Contadina Holiday RecipeEver since I discovered lemon zest I’ve been addicted to it. It trumps lemon juice when it comes to infusing whatever it is you’re making with lemon flavor. I just use a cheese grater to zest lemons. Don’t overdo it because the white part of the lemon is bitter when grated.

Contadina Holiday RecipeUsing a blender to mix your ingredients makes the batter thinner than normal.

Contadina Holiday RecipeSee it’s not chunky like normal batter.

Contadina Holiday RecipeTadaa! Here’s the finished product. Since my cakes looked more like muffins, I didn’t bother inverting them. I just drizzled glaze over them while they were still in the pan. The original recipe had 2x the ingredients for glaze. I ended up throwing maybe a cup full of glaze because there was just too much.

Contadina Holiday RecipeHow would you like to try cooking or baking with Contadina? I’m giving away a basket full of Contadina goodies so you can start 2017 with a bang (in the kitchen lol). Just follow the easy peasy Rafflecopter mechanics to join.

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I will announce the winner on Jan. 1, 2017. This giveaway is open to Metro Manila residents only as you will need to pick up the prize from Makati City.

Congratulations Angel Ison Santos! You’re the winner of a Contadina goodie basket! Will message you with regards to prize claim.

Contadina products are available at leading supermarkets nationwide. I get mine from Robinsons Supermarket because they have the complete line.

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34 Comments

  • Reply Jhona Falculan December 20, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    Your dish looks so yummy Ms.Rowena I love to cook like yours using Contadina products, for my bff’s. We love cakes and muffins too ❤❤❤

  • Reply Riyalyn Gatdula December 20, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    Riyalyn Gatdula
    raingatdula@gmail.com
    I would love to try the Pasta Arrabiata and cheesy baked meatballs! 🙂

  • Reply Karen Acut December 20, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    I plan to cook a Pasta using Contadina and serve it during Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve 🙂

    Karen A. Acut
    karenacut@yahoo.com

  • Reply Rhen E. December 21, 2016 at 2:11 am

    I plan to cook a delicious pasta meal and some muffins using Contadina products!
    name: Rhen Estillero
    e-mail address: praisingbutter@yahoo.com.ph

  • Reply Danica Bornilla December 21, 2016 at 2:13 am

    Hello Ms. Rowena! Aside from being cute, your muffin-like mini cakes are so adorable and look oh so yummy. I’m planning to bake some muffins too and I will definitely start my year with a bang, with Roasted Garlic Shrimp Penne Pasta for the family! All done with Contadina goodies. <3

  • Reply Danica Bornilla December 21, 2016 at 2:15 am

    Name: DANICA BORNILLA
    Email Address: acadanek@gmail.com

    Hello Ms. Rowena! Aside from being cute, your muffin-like mini cakes are so adorable and look oh so yummy. I’m planning to bake some muffins too and I will definitely start my year with a bang, with Roasted Garlic Shrimp Penne Pasta for the family! All done with Contadina goodies. <3

  • Reply aulie December 21, 2016 at 2:56 am

    Ill whip up a mouth watering pasta platter

    vongole ( Ill head to farmer’s market to get my self the freshest clams 😀 )
    creamy chicken pesto penne
    aglio olio with chicken parmigiana
    and bolognese for those who’s craving for it 😀

    I think I covered all bases with my pasta platter 😀

    Ill throw in a tomato-pesto bruschetta on the side 😀

    and maybe Ill make chili basket too!
    Ill fry the leftover spags ( after shaping it like a basket ) then put chili con on top 😀 and yes, Ill be gratinating it with cheese on top 😀

  • Reply Samantha Aguilar December 21, 2016 at 3:33 am

    I’m planning to cook my all time recipe, CALDERETA!! and Contadina goodies have perfect recipes!!!

    Samantha Aguilar
    louisesummer_aguilar@yahoo.com

  • Reply Rocel Villasis December 21, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Rocel A. Villasis
    rocelalba@yahoo.com
    I spy olive oil and pesto! And since we cook for our daughter who loves chicken and pasta, we’ll use these Contadina products to make her a creamy pesto penne pasta and top it with grilled chicken. And would try to cook mechado osso buco with those crushed tomatoes!

  • Reply ann mendoza December 21, 2016 at 11:05 am

    ann a. mendoza
    ann_amendoza@yahoo.com

    i would lke to level up the classic meatball spaghetti using contadina for the kids this christmas eve!

  • Reply michelle salazar December 21, 2016 at 11:36 am

    I WOULD LOVE TO TRY THE PESTO PASTA THIS CHRISTMAS 🙂
    MICHELLE DARIA SALAZAR
    salazarmichell@yahoo.com

  • Reply arnaldo b. mendoza jr December 21, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    taking my creamy chicken pesto penne to the next level using contadina this time

  • Reply arnaldo b. mendoza jr December 21, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    taking my creamy chicken pesto penne to the next level using contadina this time

  • Reply arnaldo b. mendoza jr December 21, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    taking my creamy chicken pesto penne to the next level using contadina this time

    arnaldo b. mendoza jr
    daboyskilla@yahoo.com

  • Reply cherry tan December 21, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    cherry tan
    felizima16@gmail.com
    im planning to cook seafood pasta with your Contadina goodies.

  • Reply enna a. diaz December 21, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    enna a. diaz
    ennaavergonzado@yahoo.com / earashi@yahoo.com
    will try to cook spaghetti bolognese with contadina

  • Reply Char December 21, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    Char Tan
    charleneltan@yahoo.com

    I plan to try and create new pasta dishes with the Contadina goodies because I’m dying to whip up something new! I haven’t made new dishes in a while and I plan to break it. 🙂

  • Reply Joy Marie Benosa December 21, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    I plan to cook a Bake Macaroni with cheese and with the use of Contadina products… wish to have Contadina goodies.
    Joy Marie F. Benosa/ joymarie_benosa@yahoo.com

  • Reply Bernadette Balino December 21, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    Bernadette Balino
    bernadettezbalino@yahoo.com
    I’m planning to cook for my family Pasta in Pesto sauce.

  • Reply Maricris T. Abarabar December 21, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    Maricris T. Abarabar
    maricrisft@yahoo.com
    I’m planning to cook spaghetti for my family…

  • Reply Arwin Lucero Cobar December 21, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    I plan to cook a delicious pasta meal and some muffins using Contadina products!
    Name: Arwin Cobar
    E-mail address: kilabot_bhogs03@yahoo.com

  • Reply Aileen Barcarse December 21, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    I plan to cook pesto pasta and shrimp aglio olio. I just recently watched the k-drama “Pasta” and I’m inspired 🙂
    Aileen Barcarse, barcarseaileen@gmail.com

  • Reply mario osang bronozo December 21, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    excited to try their Formaggio Pasta Sauce… and introduce contadina products to the whole family.
    Rosanna Bronozo / osangf36@gmail.com

  • Reply Reylen Castro December 22, 2016 at 12:06 am

    MITM
    reylencastro@yahoo.com

    I wanted to level up the pasta dishes I know with Contadina products. And I would love to try your recipe of Mini Olive Oil Cakes with Lemon glaze

  • Reply April Rose Abanto December 22, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    Name: APRIL ROSE ABANTO
    Email Address: aprilroseabanto@gmail.com

    I’m planning to cook my special “Meatballs & Mushroom Pasta” with the help of Contadina products! My family will surely love! ^_^

  • Reply Allan Reyes December 22, 2016 at 8:24 pm

    i would lke to level up the classic meatball spaghetti using contadina for my family.
    Allan Reyes
    allanoreyes@gmail.com

  • Reply Lhourdes Mercadero December 23, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    Name: Lhourdes Mercadero
    Email: malhourdes_mercadero@yahoo.com

    I’m planning to cook more of the healthy dish using the Contadina Holiday Recipes that I found in their page which is great for my husband’s health condition right now .
    And pasta for my my family this coming Holiday season.

    Thank you and Merry Christmas !!

  • Reply Jim Marlon Macaraeg December 23, 2016 at 6:46 pm

    I plan to cook a Pasta de Tuyo using Contadina products!
    name: Jim Marlon A. Macaraeg
    e-mail address: cyber18sg@yahoo.com

  • Reply Elvie Mae Balea December 24, 2016 at 5:37 am

    Name: Elvie Mae Balea
    E-mail address: elviemaebalea@gmail.com

    I plan to cook my family’s all-time fave Spaghetti and bake cookies with Contadina goodies.

  • Reply Julie Christie Tan December 24, 2016 at 3:16 pm

    Name: Julie Chrisite Tan
    Email : jctman15@yahoo.com
    I would like to try your Mini Olive oil cakes with lemon glaze and bake this with my kids.

  • Reply Angela Abad December 25, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    Name: Angela Mae Abad
    Email: angelamae.abad@yahoo.com

    I would like to try everything you cooked using Contadina goodies. It looks delish kasi hehe.

  • Reply Rhealyn Bracero December 26, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    Me and my family are pasta lovers, so maybe I’ll try to cook Seafood Pasta using Contadina. 🙂 Perfect addition to our Media Noche this coming New Year’s Eve 2017! 🙂
    email: sakuraeya@yahoo.com

  • Reply Rica S December 28, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    Im planning to cook Stuffed Bell Pepper and Tuna Pesto Pasta! beatbeatpause@gmail.com

  • Reply aulie January 12, 2017 at 3:46 am

    yay congrats angel 😀

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