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Lemon Olive Oil Cake (Eggless)

This Lemon Olive Oil Cake is deliciously moist and tender with a light and fluffy texture. Lemon juice and zest provide extra zing, while the almond flour offers the cake a pleasant and slightly nutty flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine World
Course Dessert
Diet Eggless, Vegetarian
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (50g) almond flour
  • teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil (or choice of olive oil)
  • ½ cup (120g) sour cream
  • ¾ cup + 2 tablespoon (175g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with non-stick oil spray and line it with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment paper as well.
  • Whisk flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine the olive oil, sour cream, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add the flour mixture and milk to the wet mixture in two parts. Mix until everything is just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour it into the prepared pan, spread it evenly, and smooth the top.
  • Bake the cake for 28-32 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • The baking time may vary, more or less, depending on the oven, so keep an eye on the oven while baking.
  • Remove the cake from the oven, place the pan on the cooling rack, and let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  • Once the cake is cooled, remove it from the pan and sprinkle icing sugar on top, if you prefer, before slicing and serving.

Serving Suggestions

  • The cake tastes delicious as is. However, serve the cake slice topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh berries for a decadent dessert.
  • A slice of Egg-Free Lemon Olive Oil Cake can also be served with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Storing Suggestions

  • Store this Eggless Lemon Olive Oil Cake, covered tightly, at room temperature for two days.
  • Leftover cake can be refrigerated for a week.

Notes

  1. Measurements: I highly recommend using a kitchen scale to measure the ingredients for the best results.
  2. Flour: Instead of all-purpose flour, use cake flour for a more delicate and tender cake texture.
  3. Sour Cream: Use full-fat sour cream and bring it to room temperature. If you do not have sour cream, use plain yogurt.
  4. Batter: Do not overmix the batter to get a soft and tender cake. Overmixing the batter will make the cake dense and chewy.
  5. Baking Pan: The proper baking pan size for this cake is essential. Use an 8-inch round cake pan or a springform pan. Using a different-sized pan will result in a dense or soggy cake.
  6. Baking: Every oven is different, so keep an eye on the cake while baking. Overbaking may dry the cake, and underbaking may cause it to sink.

Nutrition (Approximate Values)

Calories : 213kcalCarbohydrates : 28gProtein : 3gFat : 10gSaturated Fat : 2gPolyunsaturated Fat : 1gMonounsaturated Fat : 5gTrans Fat : 0.004gCholesterol : 6mgSodium : 179mgPotassium : 43mgFiber : 1gSugar : 16gVitamin A : 68IUVitamin C : 3mgCalcium : 58mgIron : 1mg
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