Lemon Olive Oil Cake
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour or 1-to-1 gluten free flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and use butter or cooking spray to grease a bundt pan or 9" springform pan.
- In a large bowl, using a hand- or stand mixer, beat the eggs and sugar together for until the mixture is pale and thick. This may take 3-4 minutes.
- To the egg and sugar mixture, add the Greek yogurt and lemon zest. Beat again to combine.
- Slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream while the mixer remains on medium speed. Set this mixture aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add this to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing and serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Lemon glaze
This takes the cake to the next level! Mix together 1 cup of sifted icing sugar with 3 tbsp of lemon juice and the pour over the cake.