Olive Oil Cake Recipe
Indulge in our moist olive oil cake, infused with the rich flavor of high-quality olive oil and a hint of citrus zest for a delightful finish.
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Method
Baking 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 bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add in the olive oil, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to 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 and Serve
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.