LEMON OLIVE OIL CAKE

Lemon Olive Oil Cake image

Olive oil cakes are tender and moist, and stay that way longer than butter-based cakes, so they are wonderful if you need to make dessert ahead of time. Serve this recipe with fresh berries when your favorite are in season. -Nicole Gackowski, Antioch, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a greased 8-in. round baking pan with parchment. In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until thickened. Gradually beat in oil. Beat in milk, lemon zest and lemon juice., In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg mixture. Transfer batter to prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack; remove parchment. Cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.