Classic Italian Olive Oil Cake
A delightfully simple yet decadent Classic Italian Olive Oil Cake, rich in flavor and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for dusting, or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with olive oil or line with parchment paper.
- Whisk the olive oil and sugar in a large bowl until well blended. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing them thoroughly.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice, combining well.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, folding gently until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, leveling the top with a spatula.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
Notes
Experiment with variations like orange zest or herb-infused flavors to personalize your cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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