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5 from 1 vote

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake, dessert, lemon, lemon cake, lemon olive oil cake, olive oil
Servings: 8
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour or 1-to-1 gluten free flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F and use butter or cooking spray to grease a bundt pan or 9" springform pan.
  • In a large bowl, using a hand- or stand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar together for until the mixture is pale and thick. This may take 3-4 minutes.
  • To the egg and sugar mixture, add the Greek yogurt and lemon zest. Beat again to combine.
  • Slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream while the mixer remains on medium speed. Set this mixture aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add this to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before removing and serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Lemon glaze
This takes the cake to the next level! Mix together 1 cup of sifted icing sugar with 3 tbsp of lemon juice and the pour over the cake.