Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (160 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large (100 g) eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- ⅔ cup (135 g) extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup (113 g) sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
- ¼ cup (62 g) milk (preferably not skim), room temperature
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ⅓ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake pan.
- Mix sugar, eggs, and lemon zest; beat until thickened.
- Add olive oil, sour cream, milk, and lemon juice; mix until smooth.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into wet mixture until no dry streaks remain.
- Spread batter in the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool in the pan for 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a rack and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Avoid overmixing to maintain a fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50