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Lemon Olive Cake

Lemon Olive Cake

A moist and zesty lemon olive cake that blends bright citrus flavor with the richness of extra virgin olive oil for a perfectly tender crumb. A simple yet elegant dessert that’s easy to love and hard to forget.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • Zest of 2 large lemons
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, eggs, olive oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and tap it lightly to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Use a mild, fruity olive oil to avoid bitterness.
  • Let the cake cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
  • This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
  • Try adding fresh berries or a lemon glaze for extra flair.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: lemon olive cake, citrus dessert, olive oil baking, Mediterranean cake, easy lemon cake