Olive Oil Cake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with olive oil and line the bottom with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the 1.5 cups flour, 1.5 tsp baking powder, and 0.5 tsp salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, beat the 3 eggs and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer until pale and thick, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Gradually beat in the 0.75 cup olive oil and 0.5 cup milk. Add the zest of 1 lemon and 2 tbsp lemon juice, mixing until combined.

Step 5

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix; the batter will be slightly lumpy.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes.

Step 7

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve with lemon slices if desired.