Olive Oil Cake

Name: Olive Oil Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1/4 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Tender Mediterranean dessert made with fruity olive oil instead of butter, infused with lemon and a hint of rosemary. A trending recipe that's elegant, moist, and simply delicious.

50 minEasyServes 8340 cal/serving

MediterraneanDessertOvenVegetarian

Ingredients

1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1/4 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
2

Whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary in a bowl.
3

In another bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup granulated sugar and 2 large eggs until pale and slightly thick, about 2 minutes.
4

Whisk in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp lemon zest until combined.
5

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
6

Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
7

Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
8

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
9

Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Questions

Can I make Olive Oil Cake gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1.5 cups all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Olive Oil Cake keep?

Store it airtight: two to three days at room temperature or up to a week refrigerated. It freezes for up to two months; thaw at room temperature.

Can I halve or double Olive Oil Cake?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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