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Effortlessly Moist Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Orange Glaze

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This recipe yields a wonderfully moist and tender olive oil cake infused with bright lemon flavor. It is simple to prepare, often requiring just one bowl, and is topped with a light orange glaze for a touch of sweetness.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Zest of 2 large lemons
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the granulated sugar and lemon zest to the dry ingredients. Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingers until fragrant.
  4. Add the eggs, olive oil, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Whisk until the batter is just combined and smooth. Avoid overmixing. This is your simple one bowl baking step.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cake cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and orange juice together until smooth. Add more orange juice, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Drizzle the orange glaze over the cooled cake before serving.

Notes

  • Using a good quality, fruity olive oil makes a difference in the final flavor of this Mediterranean dessert.
  • This tender crumb cake stays moist for several days when stored covered at room temperature.
  • For a dairy free cakes option, substitute the milk with an equal amount of unsweetened almond milk.
  • This cake is excellent served as a tea time dessert.

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