Ingredients
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- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until pale and frothy (about 3 minutes).
- Gradually drizzle in the olive oil while whisking to create a glossy mixture.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, baking powder, and salt; stir gently until combined.
- Fold in the flour carefully until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg