Classic Olive Oil Cake with a twist - California Ripe Olives

Ingredients

• Candied Olives (Garnish) 1 cup (250 ml) whole Green California Ripe Olives 2 cups (500 ml) granulated Sugar ¾ cup (175 ml) water
• 1 cup (250 ml) whole Green California Ripe Olives
• 2 cups (500 ml) granulated Sugar
• ¾ cup (175 ml) water
• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup (175 ml) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (125 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ cup (125 ml) whole milk
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) almond extract
• 1 - ½ cups (375 ml) all-purpose flour
• 1 - ½ teaspoons (7.5 ml) baking powder
• ½ can green California Ripe Olives, finely chopped