This lemon olive oil cake is a popular recipe for all the right reasons: it's light, healthy(ish), and has a tangy, lemony flavour. The aroma of this cake will make you feel like spring has arrived in your kitchen by the time you finish baking it!
If you prefer light cakes, a lemon olive oil cake is a great choice. The citrus of the lemon pairs perfectly with a high-quality olive oil, making it an ideal dessert or addition to an afternoon tea.
“A bite of deliciousness in every bite.”
When it comes to cooking and baking, the quality of the ingredients you choose is everything. Our goal is to come up with a recipe that is both healthy(ish) and inexpensive. And while it can be difficult to maintain a balance between the two, checking these boxes has helped us make better ingredient choices. For example, where could we replace processed sugar with natural sugar? Or could a lighter, adult-friendly dessert, such as an olive oil cake, be replaced for the triple chocolate cake as a party dessert? We're not saying there's anything wrong with a good chocolate cake, but you get the idea.
Why use olive oil in a cake?
As the name suggests, the star ingredient in this recipe is a high-quality olive oil. And investing in a high-quality extra-virgin olive oil, known as EVOO, puts you one step closer to this fantastic dessert.
Whether you've never baked using olive oil before or not, it’s a good choice in terms of health, moistness, and flavour. Most cake recipes call for butter or vegetable oil, neither of which is as healthy as olive oil. So, just by changing a few ingredients, you can make this cake recipe a little bit healthier without sacrificing flavour.
In fact, olive oil is used generously in this recipe, giving the cake a fruity flavour. This is due to the fact that the olive oil itself has a fruity flavour that comes through in the cake. While the taste of olive oil in cake may be unfamiliar to some, we absolutely loved it and couldn't help but admire how moist the cake turned out.
Is this cake a simple bake?
Yes, this lemon olive oil cake is quite simple to make. The recipe does not require the use of expensive kitchen equipment or several hours of your time. Being patient while the cake bakes in the oven might be the most difficult part!
In terms of flavour and toppings, the cake is also quite versatile. You can top this cake with fruits, powdered sugar, or a light cream cheese frosting like we did. Alternatively, keep it simple and avoid the toppings to focus on the cake's essence.
What we appreciate most about this recipe is how light it turned out to be. The sweetness isn't overpowering, allowing you to appreciate the other flavours. Have you ever experienced the unpleasant feeling that you're dazed by how sugary a dessert is after only a few bites? Well, we can assure you that this won’t be the case with this cake; you'll be reaching for another slice in no time!
Couple of Expats lemon olive oil cake in a nutshell:
Simple dessert cake
Beginners baking
Kid-friendly recipe
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