How to make lemon olive oil cake
Here you’ll find instructions and step-by-step photos showing how to make this recipe. The full recipe, including ingredients, is given below.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Step 2: Using a stand mixer, fitted with the whisk attachment, beat eggs on medium speed until foamy, about 1 minute.
Step 3: Add 1 ⅓ cups sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Beat on high until mixture has thickened and is a pale yellow color, about 3 minutes.
Step 4: Reduce speed to medium, and with the mixer running, slowly stream in the olive oil. Mix until oil is fully incorporated, about 1 minute.
Step 5: Whisk in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
Step 6: Add milk and whisk again until just combined.
Step 7: Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Step 8: Sprinkle 3 tablespoons sugar over top.
Step 9: Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until the cake is a golden brown color and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few crumbs attached.
Step 10: Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan before removing onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 11: Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, just before serving.
Step 12: Cut into wedges and serve.
