Olive Oil Cake Recipe

Name: Olive Oil Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/3 cups extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (or approx zest from one large lemon); 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup Limoncello

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/3 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon zest (or approx zest from one large lemon)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Limoncello

1
Preheat oven to 350. Spray (or oil) an 8 inch or 9 inch cake pan (the original recipe calls for a 9 inch pan with sides that are at least 2 inches but I don't have that so I used an 8 inch pan which worked perfectly but you might need to bake slightly longer). Make a parchment sling as this cake really wants to stick and the parchment will make your life so much easier. Spray (or oil) the parchment as well.
2
In a bowl, whisk the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. In a large bowl, whisk the wet ingredients: olive oil, buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Limoncello. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until combined.
3
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour. The cake is done when a cake tester comes out clean and the top is this beautiful golden color. Let the cake cool 2 hours. Enjoy!

1887

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Olive Oil Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Olive Oil Cake

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