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Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Lemon Olive Oil Cake is an easy moist cake recipe made with olive oil and fresh lemon. Topped with a simple lemon glaze. Perfect for summer!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Lemon Olive Oil Cake:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 large eggs , room temperature
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/3 cup whole milk , room temperature
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Lemon Simple Syrup:
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

Lemon Olive Oil Cake:
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 9" springform pan with baking spray.
  2. Sift together the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl.
  3. To your stand mixer add the eggs, olive oil and sugar.
  4. Combine on medium speed until well blended.
  5. On the lowest speed setting add the flour and whole milk, alternating as you go.
  6. Add in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
  7. Beat on low speed until just combined.
  8. Pour the mixture into the springform pan and spread evenly.
  9. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the cake springs back to the touch and a toothpick comes out clean.
Lemon Simple Syrup:
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat dissolve sugar, water and lemon juice by stirring.
  2. Let cool to room temperature.
  3. When cake comes out of the over, brush the simple syrup over the cake.

Nutrition Information

Calories 480kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 249mg (10%) Potassium 109mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 135IU (3%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480

% Daily Value*

Calories 480kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 109mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.