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Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Moist Lemon Olive Oil Cake That Melts in Your Mouth

This Lemon Olive Oil Cake is a moist, fluffy dessert that transforms ordinary days into celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt Can substitute with sour cream.
  • 3/4 cup Olive Oil Avoid extra-virgin olive oil.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for best incorporation.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Using organic lemons is preferable.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Offers acidity and zing.
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetens the cake.
  • 1.5 cups Cake Flour All-purpose flour may also be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Primary sweetener for the glaze.
  • 1/2 teaspoon White Food Coloring Optional for aesthetics.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Adjust to desired consistency.

Equipment

  • 10-cup non-stick Bundt pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a 10-cup non-stick Bundt pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, room temperature eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Sift the cake flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Gently fold until combined.
  4. Pour batter into prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 37-40 minutes or until golden.
  5. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. Prepare the glaze by sifting powdered sugar and gradually adding lemon juice until desired consistency.
  7. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with lemon curd or lemon meringue ice cream for a delightful experience.

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