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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Berry Compote Ingredients
Whipped Cream Ingredients
Method
Cake Directions
- 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 large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 6
Cool the Cake
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Berry Compote Directions
- 7
Prepare the Compote
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice.
- 8
Cook the Compote
Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- 9
Cool the Compote
Remove from heat and let it cool. The compote will thicken as it cools.
Whipped Cream Directions
- 10
Whip the Cream
In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 11
Beat Until Stiff Peaks
Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
