Skip to content
Olive Oil Cake
Bakery

Olive Oil Cake

1 hServes 8Nutri-Score D€€
Adapt this recipe

what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • all-purpose flour (type 405)Grains155 g
  • salt (pinch)Spices1 g
  • baking powderPantry4 g
  • granulated sugarPantry140 g
  • eggsDairy2 pieces
  • olive oilPantry120 ml
  • organic lemon (zested and juiced)Produce1 piece
  • milkDairy150 ml
  • granulated sugar (optional, for the crunchy top)Pantry25 g

per serving

Nutrition

224kcal

Carbs
24 g
Proteins
3 g
Fat
13 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Sieve
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pan

    • Preheat the oven to 170 °C (fan)
    • Grease a 20 cm round baking pan
    Step 1
  2. Beat the eggs and sugar

    • Beat the eggs and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until creamy, using a kitchen machine or hand mixer
    Step 2
  3. Incorporate the olive oil

    • Slowly add the olive oil in about 4 steps, mixing well after each addition
    Step 3
  4. Add the lemon and milk

    • Add the lemon zest and juice
    • Gradually pour in the milk while continuing to mix
    Step 4
  5. Add the dry ingredients

    • Sift in the all-purpose flour and baking powder
    • Mix until all the ingredients are well combined
    Step 5
  6. Fill the pan

    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan
    Step 6
  7. Add the crunchy topping

    • Optional: sprinkle granulated sugar on top to create a crunchy texture
    Step 7
  8. Bake the cake

    • Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
    Step 8
  9. Cool the cake

    • Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes
    • Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely
    Step 9