{"id":48007,"date":"2023-02-02T05:00:20","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T10:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/?p=48007"},"modified":"2023-01-31T10:37:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T15:37:16","slug":"lemon-olive-oil-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livewellbakeoften.com\/lemon-olive-oil-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Olive Oil Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buttermilk and olive oil keep this cake supremely moist, while lemon juice and zest impart bold lemon flavor. Serve this lemon olive oil cake for dessert or enjoy with your morning cup of coffee! <\/i><\/p>\n

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Olive oil … in cake? Yes! Olive oil adds so much moisture to baked goods and keeps them fresh for days.<\/p>\n

Plus, olive oil has a more complex flavor than either vegetable oil or butter, so it automatically makes simple desserts like this lemon olive oil cake taste more interesting and nuanced.  <\/p>\n

This cake recipe has a Mediterranean flair to it thanks to the citrus and olive oil in the batter. Even better, it’s made with just a few basic ingredients that I always have in my pantry and fridge.<\/p>\n

Because this olive oil lemon cake isn’t iced, it’s perfect for dessert or with your morning cup of coffee. If you’re serving the cake for dessert, I recommend adding a dollop of whipped cream to your plate as well as some fresh berries!<\/p>\n

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Recipe Ingredients <\/h2>\n

This is an easy, whisk-together lemon cake recipe that just happens to be made with olive oil. The oil just makes the recipe taste more interesting \u2014 the cake is still plenty lemony, don’t worry! <\/p>\n

I’ve provided the full ingredient list in the recipe card below, but let’s quickly review the key things you’ll need to make this cake: <\/p>\n