Lemon Olive Oil Cake recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe

Inspired by Flower Child
Time1h
Serves8

Make Lemon Olive Oil Cake Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

For Garnish

Method

Preparation

1

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

2

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.

Mixing Wet Ingredients

3

Combine Wet Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and milk until smooth and well blended.

Combine and Bake

4

Combine Mixtures

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

5

Bake the Cake

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cooling and Serving

6

Cool the Cake

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7

Garnish and Serve

Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon slices before serving.

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