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OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH
ROASTED STRAWBERRIES
PREP: 20 MINUTES | PREHEAT: APPROX. 3–5 MINUTES | COOK: 55 MINUTES | MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
ADVANCED RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
3
/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
Zest and juice of 3 lemons
1 box (15 ounces) white cake mix
6 Select AIR ROAST, set temperature to 400°F,
and set time to 5 minutes. Press the setting dial
to begin preheating. While cake is cooling and
unit is preheating, toss strawberries in a bowl
with remaining sugar and pepper.
7 When unit has preheated, open door and
place strawberries onto SearPlate in the oven.
Close door to begin cooking.
8 When cooking is complete, carefully remove
the SearPlate with the strawberries. Save
the liquid from the strawberries. Allow to
cool slightly.
9 To serve, slice the cake in portions, and top
each piece with
1
/4 cup strawberries, reserved
liquid, and whipped cream.
DIRECTIONS
1 In a medium bowl, add olive oil, eggs, milk, lemon
zest and juice and allow to sit for 5 minutes. After
5 minutes, add the cake mix and using a whisk or
spatula, combine until smooth.
2 Line a 9” x 9” bake pan with parchment paper,
spray with nonstick spray, then sprinkle with 2
tablespoons sugar. Tilt around the pan to form an
even coating.
3 Install rack in bottom position, then close door.
Select BAKE, set temperature to 325°F, and
set time to 50 minutes. Press the setting dial to
begin preheating. While unit is preheating pour
cake mix into the pan and spread evenly.
4 When unit has preheated, open door, and place
pan onto the center of the rack. Close door to
begin cooking.
5 After 45 minutes, check cake for doneness by
sticking a toothpick in the center of the cake.
If it comes out clean, remove from oven. When
cooking is complete, carefully remove pan from
the oven. Allow cake to cool for 15 minutes.
Nonstick cooking spray
1
/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled, cut in halves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Whipped cream, for serving
AIR OVEN
INGREDIENTS
2 large eggs
1
/4 cup bacon bits, divided
1
/2 cup heavy cream, plus more as desired
1 jar (16 ounces) prepared Alfredo sauce
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
2 packages (16 ounces each) gnocchi pasta
1 cup frozen peas
1
/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
GNOCCHI CARBONARA CASSEROLE
BEGINNER RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 In a large bowl, stir together eggs,
2 tablespoons bacon bits, heavy cream,
Alfredo sauce, salt, and pepper. Add gnocchi
and peas and stir until evenly mixed.
2 Transfer gnocchi mixture into a 11 x 7-inch
baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
and remaining bacon bits.
3 Install wire rack in the bottom level of
the unit, then close the door. Select BAKE,
set temperature to 375°F, and set time
to 40 minutes. Press the setting dial to
begin preheating.
4 When unit has preheated, open door, and
place baking dish on rack in oven. Close door
to begin cooking.
5 When cooking is complete, carefully remove
baking dish from the oven. Serve immediately.
PREP: 10 MINUTES | PREHEAT: APPROX. 1 MINUTE | COOK: 40 MINUTES | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
AIR OVEN
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