Olive Oil Cake

Using olive oil, this moist rich cake is delicious served for dessert with fresh fruit, or at breakfast with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
- 3 Eggs
- 1 1/2 Cups Milk
- 1 1/2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 1/2 Cups Sugar
- 3 3/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- 2 Teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- Powdered Sugar To Serve
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Prepare...: Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Prepare 2 (9 inch) cake pans.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs...: In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and the sugar.
- 3
When well blended add the oil, milk, lemon...: When well blended add the oil, milk, lemon juice and zest and mix well.
- 4
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour,...: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- 5
Add this mixture to the eggs, and stir...: Add this mixture to the eggs, and stir just until blended. Pour into the prepared pans.
- 6
Bake for about 50 minutes or until a...: Bake for about 50 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
- 7
Cool and remove from the pan.
- 8
Dust the cakes with powdered sugar and serve...: Dust the cakes with powdered sugar and serve with fresh fruit.
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