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Olive Oil Lemon Cake

This light and zesty lemon cake is packed with bright citrus flavor and nourishing ingredients. Healthy fats from the olive oil provide a moist, yet rich texture, and the Greek yogurt provides a boost of protein! This cake is great for a summer gathering or family dessert.
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 280kcal

Equipment

  • 9" round cake pan

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 lemons (zest and juice)
  • 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt

Optional topping:

  • fresh blueberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9” round cake pan with cooking spray and insert a round parchment paper. To do this, you can trace the bottom of the round pan with a pencil on the parchment paper and cut. Lightly spray the parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a large bowl, add eggs, Greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, vanilla extract and the zest and juice of both lemons. Whisk until smooth.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and whisk until combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Pour the mixture in the prepared pan and smooth over with a rubber spatula.
  • Place in preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Option to top with fresh blueberries for added flavor. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 22mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition Facts
Olive Oil Lemon Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
42
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
22
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
150
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
19
g
21
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
68
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
35
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.