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Moist Lemon Olive Oil Cake

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Make this simple, elegant Lemon Olive Oil Cake. It stays incredibly moist for days and features bright citrus flavor, making it perfect for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For optional glaze: 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and eggs together until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking constantly until fully incorporated.
  5. Whisk in the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. If using the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • This cake tastes even better the next day, as the flavors deepen and the texture remains moist.
  • Use a fruity, mild olive oil for the best flavor profile.
  • This cake is excellent served plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or with a simple glaze.

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