Moist Olive Oil Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes

This olive oil cake recipe is a delightful and moist dessert that showcases the rich flavor of high-quality olive oil. It’s a simple cake recipe that combines basic ingredients to create a deliciously tender crumb, perfect for any occasion.

The cake is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.

Simple Olive Oil Cake Recipe

This olive oil cake features a light and airy texture, enhanced by the fruity notes of olive oil. The recipe takes about 60 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Zest of 1 lemon or orange (optional)
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil and sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the yogurt and vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. If using, add the lemon or orange zest.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.