Olive Oil Cake

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• ¾ cup olive oil
• ½ cup milk
• 1 whole lemon
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, and 0.5 tsp salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, beat the 3 eggs and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Gradually beat in the 0.75 cup olive oil and 0.5 cup milk. Add the zest of 1 lemon and 2 tbsp lemon juice, mixing until combined.

5. 5

   Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix; the batter will be slightly lumpy.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes.

7. 7

   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with lemon slices if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• 9-inch round cake pan
• mixing bowls
• electric mixer
• whisk
• zester
• measuring cups and spoons
• wire rack

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