Lemon Olive Oil Cake
This Lemon Olive Oil Cake is a delicious dessert that is light, moist and incredibly addicting. The cake is easy to make and paired with simple toppings for the perfect bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Lemons, zest only
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice, use the juice of the 2 lemons
- 1/2 cup Light Olive Oil
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1/3 cup Almond Milk
- 1 2/3 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Powdered Sugar, optional, for topping
- Fresh Berries, optional, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- To a large mixing bowl, add the granulated sugar and lemon zest
- Rub the zest into the sugar using your fingers
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, applesauce and almond milk
- Whisk until combined
- Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
- Mix until just combined
- Transfer to a square 8x8 baking pan that is greased and lined with parchment paper
- Spread the batter in a smooth, even layer in the pan
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out of the center clean
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely to room temperature
- Top with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh berries
- Slice, serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice, Calories: 162kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 87mg, Potassium: 26mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 2IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 24mg, Iron: 1mg