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    gluten free olive oil cake

    Dec 9, 2022 · 4 Comments

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    this gluten free olive oil cake is heaven in every bite. it's easy to make, moist and absolutely delicious. make this cake for your next celebration!

    gluten free lemon olive oil cake with powdered sugar

    if you've never had olive oil cake, prepare for your life to change forever! i remember the first olive oil cake i ever had, it was perfection. from the first bite to the lest - it was perfection! the best parts about olive oil cake are the texture and flavor - they keep you wanting more!

    i hope for this recipe to bring you that some love and joy when eating it. and if you're like me, you won't be able to stop yourself from ordering olive oil cake whenever it's on a dessert menu.

    to give you a little preview of what this olive oil cake is all about...let's talk texture and flavor!

    the texture is light, moist, fluffy with the perfect amount of denseness in every bite. each bite is cut easily and smoothly with a fork. it's hard to stop eating it!

    the flavor? the slight lemon flavor perfectly complements the richness of the olive oil. however, you don't get a strong olive oil flavor as it bakes off in the baking process. the olive oil is key in this recipe because it is responsible for the moistness and richness of the cake.

    topped off with powdered sugar and paired with fresh fruit --- PERFECTION!

    main ingredients

    • olive oil
    • greek yogurt
    • granulated sugar
    • eggs
    • gluten free flour
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • lemon juice
    • powdered sugar
    gluten free lemon olive oil cake ingredients

    does the cake taste like olive oil?

    nope! the olive oil flavor seems to bake off while in the oven. if you tasted the batter before it baked, you'd get a bit of olive oil taste. however, when paired with the lemon it comes out of the oven beautifully. you won't get a big taste of olive oil in each bite!

    what are the benefits to baking with olive oil?

    • moist cake
    • richness in every bite
    • healthy fats that are good for you
    slice of gluten free lemon olive oil cake on a plate

    how to make lemon olive oil cake

    1. preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
    2. combine the wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl
    3. once combined, fold in the dry ingredients
    4. line a 9x9 circular pan with parchment paper and spray the sides with nonstick (i like to use coconut oil spray)
    5. pour the olive oil cake batter into the pan and spread in an even layer
    6. baked in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the top are edges are golden. a toothpick should also come out of the center clean.
    7. let cool in the pan for 1-2 hours before taking the cake out of the pan
    8. since the cake is fully cooled, you can frost or cover in a layer of powdered sugar. i also like to top it with some fresh strawberries.
    9. slice and enjoy!
    • making gluten free lemon olive oil cake
    • unbaked gluten free lemon olive oil cake in a pan
    • baked gluten free lemon olive oil cake in a pan

    frequently asked questions

    do i have to use gluten free flour?

    nope! you can substitute the gluten free flour for regular all purpose flour.

    do i have to add lemon juice?

    you don't have to but i highly recommend it. removing the lemon juice could affect the final cake result. not only does it add to the flavor but it also affects the leavening and tenderness of the cake after baking.

    how do i know the cake is done baking?

    you know the cake is done if a toothpick comes out of the center clean.

    can i use frosting on the cake?

    you could frost the cake! i love to keep it simple with a powdered sugar coating on top.

    how to store leftovers?

    store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in a refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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    • buckwheat pumpkin bread
    • gluten free lemon poppy seed muffins
    • spiced apple crumble
    eating a slice of gluten free lemon olive oil cake

    if you try this gluten free olive oil cake recipe, please consider leaving a rating and comment at the end of this blog post. it is incredibly helpful to my business and to your fellow readers!

    a slice of gluten free lemon olive oil cake on a plate

    gluten free olive oil cake

    this gluten free olive oil cake is heaven in every bite. it's easy to make, moist and absolutely delicious. make this cake for your next celebration!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course baked good, Dessert, Snack
    Servings 8 slices

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ¼ cup gluten free flour
    • ½ tsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp baking soda
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ⅔ cup olive oil
    • ½ cup plain greek yogurt
    • ⅔ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
    • combine the olive oil, greek yogurt, granulated sugar, eggs and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl
    • once combined, fold in the gluten free flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
    • line a 9x9 circular pan with parchment paper and spray the sides with nonstick (i like to use coconut oil spray)
    • pour the olive oil cake batter into the pan and spread in an even layer
    • baked in the oven for 30-35 minutes until the top are edges are golden. a toothpick should also come out of the center clean.
    • let cool in the pan for 1-2 hours before taking the cake out of the pan. i like to flip the pan upside down to remove. it should come out easily due to the parchment paper on the bottom of the pan.
    • since the cake is fully cooled, you can frost or cover in a layer of powdered sugar. i also like to top it with some fresh strawberries.
    • slice and enjoy!
    Keyword cake, gluten free cake, gluten-free baking, lemon olive oil, lemon olive oil cake, olive oil cake

    if you try this gluten free olive oil cake recipe, please consider leaving a rating and comment at the end of this blog post. it is incredibly helpful to my business and to your fellow readers!

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    1. Katie says

      December 13, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      oh wow this olive oil cake is perfect! I love that it's vegan too!

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      • feastytravels says

        December 29, 2022 at 10:16 pm

        Yes! Moist and delicious 🙂 I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Katie Jacques says

      February 09, 2023 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      This gluten-free olive oil cake is fabulous! Packed full of flavor and so fluffy!

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      • feastytravels says

        February 17, 2023 at 1:58 pm

        Thank you so much! I am so glad that you enjoyed.

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