Lemon Olive Oil Cake

There’s no substitute for this ultra-moist, sweet and citrusy dessert. If you’ve never made an olive oil cake, this is your sign to give it a try!

Ingredients:

• 3 Whole lemons, washed
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • ¾ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 ¾ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• ⅔ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• Confectioner sugar (optional)

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 350° F. Grease an 8 inch springform or cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, combine the sugar and lemon zest
   until fully incorporated. Add in the eggs, mix for 2 minutes. Add the vanilla and salt, mix.
3. While mixer is running, pour in olive oil.
4. Sift the flour, baking soda, and baking powder into batter. Add buttermilk and combine.
   Lastly, add the lemon juice and gently mix but do not over stir.
5. Pour batter into your cake pan and bake on middle rack for 40-50 minutes depending on
   oven variation . Close to finishing time, check on the cake. Stick a toothpick in the center,
   cake is done when toothpick is pulled out clean.
6. Let cake cool, dust with confectioner sugar and enjoy!