Here’s a recipe for Cake au Citron à l’Huile d’Olive (Olive Oil Lemon Cake). It’s a simple and flavorful cake with the tanginess of lemon and the richness of olive oil.
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp saltZest of 2 lemons (preferably organic)
3 large eggs
½ cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil
½ cup (120ml) whole milk (or any plant-based milk)
¼ cup (60ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)For the glaze (optional):
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan (or line it with parchment paper for easy removal).
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and lemon zest. The zest will infuse the flour mixture with a lovely lemon aroma.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake dense.
5. Pour into the pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake: Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, you can tent it with foil.
7. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Lemon Glaze:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more lemon juice or sugar as needed.
2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Tips:
Olive oil adds a unique flavor, but make sure it’s not too overpowering. A light or medium-flavored olive oil works best.For extra lemon flavor, you can add a bit more zest or even some lemon extract.
Enjoy your delicious and moist Cake au Citron à l’Huile d’Olive!