Mediterranean Olive Oil Lemon Cake

Ingredients

• 250g all-purpose flour
• 200g caster sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 150ml extra virgin olive oil
• 120ml whole milk
• Zest of 3 lemons
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp fine salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Thin lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or Bundt pan.

2. 2

   Whisk eggs and sugar together for 3–4 minutes until pale and fluffy.

3. 3

   Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk. Add lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the egg mixture in three additions, mixing gently after each.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

7. 7

   Bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Dust generously with powdered sugar and arrange thin lemon slices on top before serving.

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