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Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Delicious Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe with Fresh Citrus Glaze

This Lemon Olive Oil Cake combines fresh lemons and rich olive oil for a moist and flavorful dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice for glaze

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until combined.
  4. Add the olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the egg mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, combining until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35 minutes.
  7. Once baked, allow the cake to cool.
  8. For the glaze, mix the powdered sugar with the additional lemon juice until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12g

Notes

Customize with blueberries or poppy seeds for added flavor and texture.

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