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Olive Oil Cake

A moist and flavorful dessert made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and zest, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Enhances flavors
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Olive oil Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor
  • 3 large Eggs Should be at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice For flavor balance
  • 2 tbsp Lemon zest Enhances the lemon flavor
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk Should be at room temperature
Optional Garnishes
  • Lemon slices Optional for decoration
  • Raspberries Optional for color and flavor
  • Powdered sugar Optional, used for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 9" cake pan or springform pan by spraying it with non-stick baking spray and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, eggs, and granulated sugar until well combined.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest until everything is nicely blended.
  3. Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Then, add the whole milk and mix until well incorporated. Follow with the remaining dry ingredients and mix gently to avoid overworking the batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and evenly sprinkle the top with additional granulated sugar.
  2. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  3. If using a springform pan, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before removing it. For a standard cake pan, let it cool partially in the pan before flipping it onto a cooling rack.
Serving
  1. Optionally decorate with lemon slices, raspberries, or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving. Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness.

Notes

To ensure best results, use high-quality olive oil, be cautious not to over-mix, and allow the cake to cool completely before slicing. You can prepare the batter a day ahead and refrigerate.