Lemon Olive Oil Cake
A tender, moist lemon olive oil cake perfect for celebrations. Made with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemons, it has a beautiful crumb and bright citrus flavor.
Ingredients
Contains Gluten, Dairy, and Eggs
Directions
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23-centimeter springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar (300g), eggs (3), and the zest from the lemons (3) until pale and fluffy.
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Gradually stream in the extra virgin olive oil (2.5dl) while whisking continuously. Stir in the whole milk (2.5dl) and the juice from the lemons (3).
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In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour (250g), baking powder (10ml), baking soda (2.5ml), and salt (2.5ml) together.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove the sides of the springform and transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Dust with powdered sugar (30g) before serving. To store leftovers safely, place them in shallow airtight containers and refrigerate within 2 hours. The cake keeps well for up to 5 days.
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