🍋 Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Soft, fragrant, and glow-friendly — sunshine in every slice

💛 Why I Love This Recipe

Some desserts are loud and dramatic. This one whispers. It’s tender, subtly sweet, and infused with the kind of citrusy warmth that makes you close your eyes when you take a bite. The olive oil adds richness without heaviness, while the lemon is just a little burst of brightness that lingers.

This is the cake I make when I want something simple but special — something that feels like a treat without being over-the-top. It’s perfect with tea, beautiful on a brunch table, and honestly? Just as good eaten barefoot in the kitchen.

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🍰 Ingredients You’ll Need

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup sugar (or coconut sugar for a deeper flavor)

Wet Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• ½ cup high-quality olive oil
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• Zest of 2 lemons
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Glaze:

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
• A few drops of olive oil for shine

🌀 How to Make It

1. Prep your pan: Grease a loaf or round cake pan and line with parchment. Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. Whisk wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add olive oil, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
4. Combine: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Do not overmix — we want it tender.
5. Bake: Pour into prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
6. Glaze (optional): Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and a touch of olive oil. Drizzle over cooled cake and let set.

💡 SOUFJAN Tips

• Use extra virgin olive oil for a deeper, fruity flavor.
• Want it dairy-free? Swap yogurt for coconut or almond-based alternatives.
• Serve with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for a brunch-worthy finish.

🌸 From SOUFJAN, With Love

This cake is a quiet kind of beautiful. It’s not flashy — just full of soul. And that’s the best kind of glow. Whether you’re baking for guests or just for yourself, let this be a reminder that simple things can be the most nourishing.

Bake with intention. Savor the citrus. Glow from the inside out.