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Easy Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe

Easy Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe

This Easy Lemon Olive Oil Cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with lemon flavor. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of the day!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest from 2 lemons
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice from 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  • In another bowl, mix the olive oil, yogurt, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.