Olive Oil Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (or cake flour)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Whisk the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda together in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, sugar, olive oil, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

4. 4

   Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients in several increments, stirring just until combined.

5. 5

   Brush the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with olive oil. Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.