Olive Oil Cake
Olive Oil Cake is a simple, single layer cake that’s delicious and the perfect sweet treat when you want something a little on the lighter side.
Olive Oil Cake
Servings: 8
Calories: 314kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup (133 grams) granulated sugar
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 cup (136 grams) gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your blend contains it)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅔ cup (142 grams) light-flavored olive oil (not extra-virgin olive oil)
- ½ cup (140 grams) plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
- 2 large eggs , room temperature
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For Garnish
- Powdered sugar
- Homemade whipped cream
- Fresh blueberries , raspberries, or strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Add the granulated sugar and lemon zest to a large mixing bowl. Rub the zest into the sugar to help release some of the natural oil/flavor.
- Whisk in the gluten-free flour, cornstarch, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, yogurt, eggs, and lemon juice. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and bake 25-30 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Cool completely before serving. Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar, homemade whipped cream, and/or fresh berries.
Notes
Store the cake at room temperature, tightly wrapped, or in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Olive Oil Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 14g
Cholesterol 42mg14%
Sodium 160mg7%
Potassium 40mg1%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 60IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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