Description
A moist and flavorful cake made with olive oil instead of butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix olive oil and sugar until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in lemon zest.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Best enjoyed at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Olive Oil Cake, Mediterranean Cake, Dessert