This Lemon Olive Oil Cake takes me back to southern Italy, where olive oil and citrus are very much a part of the cuisine. This easy and refreshing dessert is not overly sweet, but will hit the spot perfectly!
Lemon Olive Oil Cake
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Author: Chef Eli
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1¼ cup flour
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ½ cup EVOO
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a round 9-inch cake pan.
- In a stand mixer combine all ingredients. Mix on high speed for 3 minutes, until batter is completely smooth.
- Pour mixture into greased cake pan and bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool. Garnish with powdered sugar and serve. Enjoy!
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