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Italian Olive Oil Cake

A moist and flavorful cake made with olive oil, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cake, Dessert, Olive Oil
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