Preheat the oven and prepare the pan

• Preheat the oven to 170 °C (fan)
• Grease a 20 cm round baking pan

Beat the eggs and sugar

• Beat the eggs and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until creamy, using a kitchen machine or hand mixer

Incorporate the olive oil

• Slowly add the olive oil in about 4 steps, mixing well after each addition

Add the lemon and milk

• Add the lemon zest and juice
• Gradually pour in the milk while continuing to mix

Add the dry ingredients

• Sift in the all-purpose flour and baking powder
• Mix until all the ingredients are well combined

Fill the pan

• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan

Add the crunchy topping

• Optional: sprinkle granulated sugar on top to create a crunchy texture

Bake the cake

• Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Cool the cake

• Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes
• Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely