Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil plus 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• pinch kosher salt plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup milk

Procedure

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Place 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 9 x 9-inch baking dish. Coat the inside thoroughly with the oil.
3. Cream 1/2 cup olive oil and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, and then the vanilla.
4. Sift together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder and a pinch of salt.
5. Add the egg mixture in 3 increments - alternating with the milk.
6. Carefully pour the batter into the baking dish and sprinkle the top with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Place into the preheated oven for about 35 minutes (until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean).
7. Cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before serving