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Description
This lemon olive oil cake offers a lighter alternative to traditional cakes, using olive oil for moisture and a delicate flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix sugar and eggs until light. Add olive oil, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- Adjust baking time depending on your oven.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg