Description
This Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake is a moist, tender, and bright-flavored dessert made with olive oil for richness and yogurt for added softness. It’s a simple yet elegant cake perfect for any occasion, finished with a zesty lemon glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your fingers until fragrant.
- Add the eggs and whisk vigorously until pale and fluffy, about 1 minute.
- Whisk in the olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, optionally drizzle with lemon glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Notes
- The olive oil gives a fruity depth, so use a good-quality extra virgin olive oil.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream if needed.
- For extra lemon flavor, add a few drops of lemon extract.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
