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Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Moist Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) plain whole milk yogurt
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl for 30 seconds to aerate.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar for about 2 minutes until pale and slightly thickened. Whisk in the olive oil, yogurt, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet with a rubber spatula just until no flour streaks remain, about 10 to 12 strokes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake 45 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool completely. Slice and serve.

Notes

Let the cake cool fully before slicing for the cleanest pieces; it firms up as it sits. The loaf tastes even more lemony the next day.