Description
This Italian Lemon Olive Oil Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert featuring the bright zest and juice of fresh lemons combined with rich olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all purpose flour (260 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 2 large lemons, zested and juiced (about ⅓ cup juice and 2 tablespoons zest)
- ¾ cup milk (2% or whole)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round springform pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom with a parchment paper round to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, eggs, and olive oil together until just blended. Add in the lemon juice and lemon zest, mixing until incorporated.
- Gradually add about a third of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently. Then add half of the milk, mixing to combine. Repeat the process, finishing with the last of the dry ingredients to form a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Place it on the center oven rack and bake for approximately 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the cake top browns too quickly, loosely cover with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edges to loosen it, then remove the springform collar. Allow the cake to cool completely before dusting the top with powdered sugar, if desired, and serving.
Notes
- This cake pairs well with fresh berries or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. <li.Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 39 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams