Lemon Olive Oil Cake
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Ingredients
- 3cups all purpose flour
- 3tsp baking powder
- 2tp lemon zest
- 1cup Lemon Infused Olive Oil(available at dressed by an Olive)
- 1cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2cups sugar(feel free to reduce sugar amount for a more citrusy and bright cake)
- 5 egg yolks(farm fresh eggs available at dressed by an Olive)
- 1tbsp unsalted butter
- confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and lemon zest in a big bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat olive oil, yogurt, and sugar for 10 minutes.
- In separate small bowl, beat egg yolks.
- Fold the egg yolks into the oil mixture until it comes out smooth. Add flour and mix well.
- Brush a 9×9 baking dish with olive oil.
- Add cake batter and bake for 1 hour.
- Brush cake with melted unsalted butter and sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar (optional).
- Tip: Use the leftover egg whites to make meringue cookies, or make an egg white omelette for lunch! Enjoy the cake for dessert!
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