gluten free olive oil cake

Name: gluten free olive oil cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup gluten free flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 2/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 lemon ( juice)

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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

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

preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
combine the wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl
once combined, fold in the dry ingredients
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
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!

unbaked 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.

eating a slice of gluten free lemon olive oil cake

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