posted by Mai 04-01-103 7:36 AM
Olive Oil Cake
3 Eggs
1 1/2 Cups Milk
1 1/2 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 1/2 Cups Sugar
2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
Pinch of Salt
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda/p>
Zest of 1 Lemon
2 Teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
Powdered Sugar To Serve
Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Prepare a 12 inch cake pan.
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs and the sugar. When well blended add the oil, milk, lemon juice and zest and mix well.
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add this mixture to the eggs, and stir just until blended. Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake for about 50 minutes or until a pick comes out clean. Cool and remove from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh fruit
This moist rich cake is delicious served for dessert with fresh fruit, or at breakfast with a cup of coffee.