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Olive Oil Cake

An easy to make and easy to eat, snack.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Course: Dessert, Sweet Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8
Author: Laura Cipullo

Equipment

  • 1 Loaf Pan

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups unbleached white flour
  • 3/4-1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk, dairy or plant
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp grated lemon peel

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Spray loaf pan with canola oil.
  • Mix all the dry ingredients together in a medium to large mixing bowl.
  • Mix all the wet ingredients together in a small mixing bowl including the lemon zest.
  • Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until smooth.
  • Transfer to loaf pan and bake for 45-60 minutes. Use a toothpick to test if it is done.
  • Let cool for ten minutes.
  • Ideas: Serve with ricotta, fresh strawberries, and powdered sugar.

Notes

Adapted from Food 52's Orange Scented Olive Oil Loaf 6.2018