Lemon Olive Oil Cake

30 min prep2 hr 25 min total

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.

Vegetarian

Ingredients

10 servings

Contains Gluten, Dairy, and Eggs

Directions

  1. Mark step 1 done

    Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23-centimeter springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

  2. Mark step 2 done

    In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar (300g), eggs (3), and the zest from the lemons (3) until pale and fluffy.

  3. Mark step 3 done

    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).

  4. Mark step 4 done

    In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour (250g), baking powder (10ml), baking soda (2.5ml), and salt (2.5ml) together.

  5. Mark step 5 done

    Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.

  6. Mark step 6 done

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. Mark step 7 done

    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.

  8. Mark step 8 done

    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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DifficultyMedium
LabelsBaked, Dessert, and Italian
CreatedOctober 2, 2026·Edited October 2, 2026