ITALIAN APRICOT & OLIVE OIL CAKE with homegrown fruit in Tuscany, Italy

This week I'm sharing a piece from a series I filmed last year, when we had only been married a month! I hope you enjoy this Italian summer vignette, picking homegrown fruit and baking for an indulgent Sunday afternoon dessert.
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[@KylieFlavell]

Thank you so much for watching. I filmed this last summer (in case you're wondering why I don't look pregnant!). You can find the recipe for the cake here: www.kylieflavell.com/index.php/2022/08/12/apricot-olive-oil-cake/

[@mvf80]

I heard “we’ve only been married for a month” and I got really confused.

[@rosaliearmour7544]

I love to bake… anytime and fruit is amazing!!!! Delicious! Hope all is well with you and the, baby!! Rest and God Bless You, Beautiful, Lovely lady!🙏🌹❤️😘🇺🇸🇮🇹

[@dawnmay5648]

I was wondering.

[@jeanninef2110]

I figured you were using older videos that you made for this time ...during your pregnancy! Take care! The cake was delicious!!

[@lionofjudah4114]

Hi. I have made the apricot and olive oil cake. And cooked it for 40 mins. It is cooked. I have cut into it tho and it seems to be a little bit of the batter mix still there. Have I done something wrong here

[@TheRedStilleto]

Your videography is so amazing! You make the most mundane everyday chores of married (or single) life seem so magical and lovely like living in a movie. I try my best to live a beautiful life even if no one is watching and you are such an inspiration! I hope you and baby are well and the ork on your home and pool is on track. Kisses and much love!

[@KylieFlavell]

So kind of you to write this. Thank you!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@lindab.8936]

To intentionally live a beautiful life is wonderfully Buddhist 😊 It puts us in the moment, the here & the now, & it creates a beautiful past or memory that we can reflect upon & be grateful for. ☺ Thanks to Kylie, & to you, we are all reminded of this.🙋

[@MOONBATHING98]

Oh Kylie!!! I just have to share- I've been watching your channel for years now. When I first found your videos I was bedridden with a horrible illness and they were such a beautiful form of escape. They showed me how beautiful life could be and reminded me of the power of hope and the endless possibilities that can lie before us if we dare to dream, even in times when everything seems so dark and we fear there is no way out. Today as I watched your video I had the most surreal moment. When I found you all those years ago I was bedridden in Ireland and now I too am starting a new romantic life in the South of France, in a beautiful old village house with the love of my life. Everything is so different now but I do not think I could even have imagined this life for myself if you were not here guiding me through it all. Thank you so so much for what you do, I really believe you are changing the world. You have certainly changed mine 🌿

[@KylieFlavell]

Wow. This is incredible. I’m so happy for you. Thank you with all my heart. ♥️

[@ehpeachylove]

What a beautiful message to Kylie. Best wishes for a happy and continued happy life. Kylie is a blessing to many of us. Peace and love from Northern California.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Congratulations!🐝❤️🤗

[@trinitystarclararose7118]

Wow, this is beautiful to read It touched me and brought tears to my eyes in a happy way. Congratulations to you and so very happy that you turned your life around .Kylie is an amazing young lady with amazing parents which she is the by product of.🌞💕🌈🇨🇦

[@jeanninef2110]

Hello from Montreal, Quebec, Canada! I made this dessert with peaches and some blueberries and it was delicious!! Thank you so much!! Love your vlogs. Wishing you well!

[@lazydayzy1125]

I am from Ukraine and apricots are my favorite fruits. I literally grew up on apricot tree. One time I visited Ukraine with my then little children, we was walking on the streets filled with apricot trees full of fruits hanging right to the ground, we could not stop eating it. Here in Canada you rarely see apricots. Thank you for this video that brought warm, nostalgic memories.

[@clairetremblay3023]

You have to go to market to find apricots in Canada ;) specially in Québec. It's possible to find them. But more recently, we can find crates of figs and sometimes apricots in supermarket like IGA. I will try this receipe with apricots canned and drained. I am pretty sure it's going to work. Of course, it's always better when its fresh! ;)

[@dorothyleeuw8774]

I am hopeful that you can return to your homeland to a peaceful future and eat apricots once again. Blessings to 🇺🇦.

[@lorraine5247]

Sending blessings for your country and the brave men fighting Putin

[@lazydayzy1125]

@@lorraine5247 Thank you

[@lazydayzy1125]

@@dorothyleeuw8774 Thank you

[@nermeenkamel8239]

I'm totally addicted to your videos, you turn any mundane thing into beautiful art , such an amazing talent 👏 💖 I re-watch the episodes when I'm anxious or worried and there's something about your voice and films that lifts me up ❤❤wishing you all the best and sending you lots of love and positive energy 💕

[@KylieFlavell]

This is so beautiful for me to read. Thank you so much. ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

@@KylieFlavell Your speaking voice is beautiful. 🦋 Listening to you and the beautiful music, and looking at your beautiful cinematography is heavenly! Perfect "Italian film" experience, (and, magically Guido is right out of "Central Casting")! 🪄📽🎬📽 🪄❕❕❕

[@michelegirault7322]

Food cooked with love, is all the more better for eating. I’m a recipe developer, writer & chef, my passion for amazing ingredients is the thing I wake in the morning thinking about and the last thing going to sleep (I include my partner in those thoughts too) I’m off to make this cake for the weekend. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@KylieFlavell]

I know exactly how you feel. My whole life the first thought when I wake and when I’m drifting off to sleep is always: what should I cook… what would I love to eat… what flavours would be perfect for tomorrow’s weather/mood/company? 😂

[@ART-Lys]

As always pure beauty, I wish this account had millions of followers, because you deliver a lot of happiness. Irresistible cake, calm and lots of health now for you 💫🦋💜.

[@KylieFlavell]

Thank you, Olga! 🌸🌸🌸

[@joellenmeek658]

The colors, the light, your soft voice and Guido - perfection.

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Just love your new taste o vision video that you have shown. Quite intriguing flavor too. Thanks for sharing this with us that watch your informative channel. Yours truly Ed Parkhurst.

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

Wow scrumptious. Your an excellent cook Kylie. I bet it’s gorgeous with figs. Thanks for sharing. Hope you and fagiolino are keeping well. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥👍

[@blakebella2273]

Life is beautiful, and you not only do justice in presenting it that way, you SURPASS IT 🌺 🏆🎖 🎈😊 💖

[@elviaelvia9027]

We certainly enjoy your videos! Thanks and take care of yourself. Love from Greece

[@mariacasella6474]

Ciao Bella!!!!olive oil cake?!?!here for it and everything else,hope your all dosing well,staying cool your videos always make me so emotional,gives me hope,makes me happy,their aren’t enough words to say thank you for sharing your life and experiences with us-your such a wonderful blessing to me,us,your family.Grazie Grazie Grazie

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

Maria Casella, Lovely comment! 🦋 She is so giving of herself, the world is still beautiful because she seems to will it so! 🦋❕❕❕

[@kateh1739]

Ahhh so lovely to be able to gather ingredients right from your backyard! I know this was your dream so many years ago living in small apartments across cities and I’m so happy you are living it! Truly inspiring for me Kylie! Thanks for sharing this recipe 😋

[@KylieFlavell]

Thank you, Kate. Yes, it’s such a blessing to cook from a garden after so many apartments!

[@NNWael]

In Austria we call them "Marillen". Will try your receipe, many thanks! Ika Wael

[@mawpatti]

loved it yet again...🙂 The love you have for food is the same now as it was then!! Guido is too funny with his ummms!!!! LOL

[@russechols6242]

OHHHH this looks great. Kylie, Is there anything you can't do? Save me a piece of cake, I'll be right there! I agree with Guido, wine goes well with everything!

[@dianalewis8548]

Me too. Love the vino.

[@amieechambley2369]

One day.. I will visit Italy. Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with us. Prayers and Love from Auburn, Alabama.

[@CocoB22]

Nothing is more fun than cooking for someone who likes to eat. And Guido is right, wine does go with everything.

[@brendam5356]

Buongiorno Kylie and Quido just Bellissimo plump apricots baked in a bed of fluffy light batter the sound of Quido’s delight this is the best and with wine of course😍😍👌I too love baking and yes hubby abit heavier because of it look what I’ve baked my love Grazie Mille Kylie I do hope you’re resting bambino preparing to meet you both La vita e bella have a fabulous weekend in Tuscan paradise Amore😘😘💖💖👌👌🌟🌟

[@leroux-ianni]

Hey Italians, you're so lucky to have that country ! Grande Italia 🇮🇹

[@MainahTony]

love ur kitchen! reminds me of my time in Greece and Italy THANK U for that!!

[@YourFriendAyana]

This video creates an overwhelming craving for connection to place and a complete immersion of the senses. Thank you for sharing! Sending you love and wishing you well as you continue to grow your sweet baby :)

[@piafleig]

Oh my God, I have a little cup with the exact same design as your bowl that had the sugar in it! I bought my cup in Siena, since I've been doing my year abroad there this year 😊 I've left a couple of weeks ago, but I feel like I can still keep up to date to what's going on in Tuscany through your videos. It brings up a lot of memories! On another note, your cake looks delicious. Gonna bake that for my boyfriend (he's Italian, so he's gonna appreciate it😊).

[@jmz388]

Just fantastic colours on that cake…

[@JBNemeth]

Simply beautiful!

[@oceanbeliever681]

Just lovely in every way.

[@sunelmusic3343]

The most special human on KZbin. Thank you for your most beautiful cinematic, romantic videography as always. Bellissima! 🌻You're a true gem Kylie. Much love from South Africa. 🇿🇦❤

[@Taking_Back_Thyme]

Apricots and figs are my favorite fruits as I grew up on an apricot ranch. My grandparents were from Sicily. Someday I will return to Italy. ❤️

[@brunaasllanip5612]

As always a delight to watch, every detail is so poetic yet so simple .. such beauty in your film .. amazing artist Kylie♥️☀️♥️apricots my favorite fruit 🥰

[@carolynlulinski8593]

Simply beautiful. Love watching.

[@dawnmay5648]

Love your recipe Kylie. We stayed in a gorgeous villa in Tuscany a few years ago and the countryside was beautiful. (Our host looked like Elvis Presley so that was a bonus). He was so nice. 👍

[@karenleonhard5991]

When I go to Italy I'm expecting to hear this lovely music as I walk the streets 🇮🇹

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

🇮🇹❕

[@cars4558]

The cake looks absolutely delicious Kylie. Your vlogs are amazing, there is something so peaceful in them. Wishing you a lovely last trimester and send you love from Barcelona xx

[@KylieFlavell]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you find them calming. 😊

[@isabelcardenas6898]

@@KylieFlavell hola soy de Queretaro, México no me pierdo tus videos, me gusta mucho renovating,te felicito por tu bebé en hora buena, te quiero pedir un favor no se inglés me gustaría que de vez en cuando lo hagas en español te lo agradecería, o por lo menos en italiano algo entendería las recesetas de lus pasteles me gustan,lo veo siempre ,trato de entender lo que dices , gracias.

[@tharinamarais4993]

Goodness looks devine!!!

[@queens6583]

I love how your videos are so cinematic and make one feel as if we're there with you feeling the air and tasting the food. I hope your pool is done so you can cool off.

[@juliajuliaana1584]

Innamorata in cake😍looking so delicious.

[@elisaleal8010]

Always impressed by your videography and choice of music 🤍 will be trying the recipe soon!

[@desouzamark4105]

Beautiful country side and too good video capture , the cake looks exceptionally lovely and most important you two guys look extremely great… God bless you both!!

[@1BobsYourUncle]

I spent 5 years in Puglia and once summer started every evening the streets would fill with families and young people, either walking or having a drink at a roadside cafe. My neighbors would be up past 1am playing cards and drinking home made vino, those were such great times, I wish we could adopt that spirit here in the US. ✌🏻

[@estergarner3695]

Wow it looks amazing. I love anything fresh. My husband and I were invited 10 years ago for one summer to live in San Giminiano we were in a little town Santa Lucia, and we traveled all over Italy except in Cicilia. We love to visit that part of the country were Comisario Montalbano was filmed we love that program so much and of course we adore Italy wonderful country, great people and the best food. A big hug from California

[@takemehomeco1312]

Love your channel thank you for sharing your life

[@deberaschroer293]

Your cake looks scrumptious!

[@donnanancekivell9430]

Hope you are doing well.....the cake looks delicious................Donna in Toronto

[@agirliegirl]

I cannot wait for the COOKBOOK. I imagine photographs of lovely bucolic Tuscany landscapes, decadent baked goods, scrumptious Italian recipes, and beautiful words of wisdom. I shall sit patiently waiting.

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Looks divine! Everything you do is gorgous!

[@iona2670]

Keep it simple, enjoy this period Kylie

[@casadesabbath]

🥰🥰🥰🥰 this notification makes my heart so happy

[@mvf80]

Right!!! It always puts a smile on my face!

[@KylieFlavell]

Ohhhh thank you!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@susanlombardo8444]

It looks so Yummy!!! That’s funny what Guido said, that’s why I married you! My niece called a couple of days ago, to let me know that my nephew (14 Yrs old), made homemade waffles with the waffle machine I had just bought her for her birthday. I told her I am so excited that he does feel comfortable in the kitchen and can cook good food. I told her I never want him to marry somebody “just because” they cook good food! GUIDO is Lucky in Love AND Food! 🥰

[@roniquebreauxjordan1302]

I'm looking at the dew on basil 🍃 from this morning..anddd..,this pops up!

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

Ohhh! 🦋❕❕❕

[@gamadmex]

I've made olive oil cake several times in the last two months, mostly with lemon flavor and once with orange flavor. I definitely want to try this one. It looks delicious.

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

Great visual presentation. I hope you, Guido and junior are all well.

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

Michael, "junior"! That's old school! 🙂❕

[@michaelgarlickmovies]

@@BlueSkyLtd. better than 'it'.🙄

[@valiboico919]

Guido ….hmmmmmmmmm 😘😘😘😘😘,sei proprio fortunato ,avere trovato Kylie ❤️

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Always impressed. Anyone having you as a friend is super lucky.

[@AnnetteJosephstyle]

Beautiful! Love baking from the orchard.

[@dianalewis8548]

Knew this was old vlog cuz you were not pregnant and you were in the other kitchen. You need a break from filming. Too hot all over. Stay cool and see you next Friday. Oh and the cake looked delicious 😋

[@kala7278]

Can't believe your married now! " Congratulations to you both " 🥂🍾💕

[@gerriwillett2393]

Hello Dear Person I pray all is well with you two! You have a lot going on. Take a deep breath and hopefully find time to relax. Please keep up your wonderful videos. Love and good blessings to you both!!

[@michelleneuman579]

Lovely! I will be making this for my mothers Birthday party! Guido is so lucky to have you.

[@lyndaandrian7204]

Those apricots look so luscious, wish in california we had apricots that looked like that

[@musingsofmonicag]

Kylie this looks delicious! I've never seen apricots that big and beautiful. You are so lucky. I love you orange and almond olive oil cake and I can't wait to make this version!

[@mariafusco7899]

Something Guido said made me wistful about the Sundays of my childhood, with family, great Italian food, and stimulating conversation. Thank you for the memory. Much love!

[@jennywhite5701]

Loved this!! Will try it today! Love from toronto

[@teresitastidem2846]

This clip was lovely watching while eating my breakfast. Thank you!⚘

[@marjorykephart4700]

What a delicious cake. I am going to make it. Thank you for anothher wonderful vlog.

[@cheriemoonquaker4215]

Guido eating your fresh baked apricot cake with ice cream or creme fresh? and the mmmmummms makes it seem extra yummy.. I am going to attempt this today.. Not with apricots but with peaches.. Wish Me Luck! Lovely video! xoxo

[@janejeffery2615]

Oh la la I am going to try this recipe with peaches ! wishing you lots of love and feasting with your family and soon the baby !!!! So excited

[@sb7574]

So funny. I'm really not into baking ( really not my bag at all and not into eating cakes much either!🙃) but I still rush to watch your video and am completely engaged in how you share your love of it. 😆

[@lisainpalmdesert]

Love, love all your creativity! Beautiful scenery, lovely music! And the cake looks delish!

[@lindawentink2725]

Exquisitely beautiful. Thank you Kylie🤗🙏 i agree about the wine. Red with chocolate cake , white with your apricot cake😋

[@andredubois4601]

these simple recipes are the best ones!

[@cbeark]

Amazing how much color the fruit keeps, so orange still!

[@miastupid7911]

Kylie, wherever you are, and I hope it's in comfortably cool place full of bliss, I must say that was short and sweet! Beautiful. You can hear the satisfaction in Guido's voice. Enjoy everything, dearest Kylie because you bring so much joy to all of us.

[@Jayapullani]

With so many apricots it is good to make apricot jam, which is also useful for coating cakes that are going to be iced, such as Christmas cake, and it helps the marzipan to stick to the cake.

[@marinadean5706]

What a lovely cake. I love how Guido always goes "hmmmm" whenever he tries any of your cooking. What a wonderful confirmation. I never get to hear anything like that. I hope everything is going well with your health and the renovation, and you guys are able to deal with the heat. A la prossima volta 😘

[@LipstickVanessa]

There is nothing better than watching Guido eat his lovely wife’s cooking!! I just get a kick out of watching him eat and seeing how much he appreciates good food!

[@pamquinn2772]

Looks Amazing and Delicious! 😘 Apricots are my Favorite!.. Well Done and Thank you for Sharing, I will Definitely Try to make this for Our Family!..🥰 💫 Best, Blessings 🇺🇸 Pennsylvania 🙏

[@ingridbiagiacarlino4351]

Dev’essere buonissima. Complimenti dolce Kylie. ❤️

[@jaaadeee938]

Beautiful! Will save this video. Once apricots are back in season, will make. Thank you!

[@nathalienurse3336]

Thank you for this yummy video, your husband is a lucky man. Hope you are feeling well. Look forward to the next video……….❤️🤗🇨🇦

[@bipashaanowar]

Kylie cutie pie ❤️making cake ... Thanks a lot kylie for making my evening beautiful with your peaceful vlog.

[@ChrisBartleyLeo]

This is similar to how I make peach cobbler. I just use butter instead of olive oil. You have inspired me to try it with olive oil. Which I already love love love.

[@ХристинаЖукова-ь1ш]

Kylie this is delicious 😋, amazing presentation , congrats for your job , everything is the best .. amazing yayyy applause again .The best wishes from Bulgaria ....

[@josiecaffrey9865]

Your channel is my therapy!! I look forward to every Friday after work just so i can sit down and watch a new video. It’s a kind of ritual by now and gets me nice and relaxed for the weekend. Sometimes when i’m stressed or when my anxiety is playing up i rewatch your old videos as they’re so calming and make me appreciate the beauty of nature! I can only hope to grow up and be like you. I love your cooking videos more than anything… i think i’ve tried all your bakes at least once - none obviously turn out as well as yours! Thank you for being the light in a world that can sometimes appear so dark. ❤️❤️ P.S. I can’t wait to see your baby once it’s born!! They will be absolutely beautiful inside and out!

[@mariacasella6474]

The cake looks delicious!!the scenery is amazing and you2 are just the cutest- and yes Guido wine pares with it and everything else,your a good Man and thank you for keeping that smile on your loves face and such a wonderful blessing to her and us-god bless you guys

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

Thank-you! Pretty Aprocot Cake! Blessings! 💙🦋💙❕

[@sandyseale1]

Yes hubby was a lot thinner then :))) he has got a lot rounder from all your wonderful cooking . Wish I was there ;)

[@DevraGrosselle]

I want to get round on Kylie’s cooking!! 😂. Alla Prossima! Grazie!

[@cathyfeigert5660]

Another fantastic video Kylie. I look forward to every one!

[@themamachar]

It looks delicious. I’ve never eaten a fresh apricot. Thanks for the video.

[@bethparantar-lara2809]

You inspired me so much Kylie...that's the reason I'm here now in Tuscany! I just love everything you do!God bless you more!

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Ohhhh! This looks delicious! It’s peach season here in Georgia. I think I’ll make it with peaches! Thanks Kylie!

[@jessicabey275]

Oh that's a great idea! We bought a bushel of peaches I think last year or 2020 (its all blended these last couple of years 😮‍💨) and we froze them

[@jennieforcum5396]

That sounds wonderful!

[@rnggall9640]

Me too. Our tree is ripe and there is only so much peach jam and dried peaches, I froze two 500g portions for the winter. tomorrow I'll make the cake with fresh peaches.

[@skimbok896]

I am going to try it with some plums this morning! Thank you for the inspiration xx

[@janalavtizar4426]

So much beauty... thank you Kylie!

[@sarahp1383]

Gorgeous video. Scrumptious cake. Guido is indeed a very lucky man. Loved the pops of colour , from the beautiful blue glass vase contrasting so beautifully with the plump white flowers, the luscious peaches , and finally the unforgettable view from the kitchen window, the corn colored fields stretching all the way to the distant blue hills. Loved your skirt and shoes.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

That cake looked delicious. I agree there’s nothing better than eating fresh produce from your own garden. Thanks for sharing 😍😘

[@lailavandam7956]

Thanks for sharing the recipe. Easy and looks delicious.

[@semikaren]

Thank you Kylie …another video of culinary deliciousness! Hope you are keeping well and getting some rest 😘

[@lindab.8936]

Kylie, your careful filming is again delightful to watch & enjoy... You are creating beautiful memories for yourself & for your family & loved ones, which is a very Buddhist thing to do 🤗 - By purposefully creating beautiful memories (or a beautiful past) for ourselves, we are automatically immersed in something beautiful in the present, in the here & now.😍 Love watching any of your recipe videos, Kylie, & this one makes me look forward to Summer here in Australia when the apricots are in season 🍊🫒 Love from Oz 💕