A Taste Of Sunshine: Lemon Olive Oil Cake (gluten-free)
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Introduction
Welcome to your sunny kitchen! Today, we're going to make a delicious treat that will brighten up your day - lemon olive oil cake. This gluten-free cake is bursting with citrusy flavors and is incredibly moist thanks to the olive oil. It's perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a brunch or simply craving something sweet. Let's get started!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
- Slowly pour in the olive oil while continuing to beat the mixture.
- Add the almond milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve slices of this bright and flavorful lemon olive oil cake.
We hope you enjoy this sunny dessert as much as we do! Happy baking!