Description
This Strawberry Lemon Olive Oil Cake is a bright and moist Mediterranean-inspired dessert made with fresh strawberries, fragrant lemon zest, and extra virgin olive oil. The olive oil creates a tender crumb while the citrus and berries add refreshing flavor. Perfect for spring gatherings, brunch, or afternoon coffee, this easy one-bowl cake feels light, elegant, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups (200 g) fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon flour (for tossing strawberries)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thick.
- Slowly pour in olive oil while whisking continuously.
- Add milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients without overmixing.
- Toss chopped strawberries with 1 tablespoon flour and gently fold into batter.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Use a mild, fruity olive oil for best flavor. Tossing strawberries in flour prevents them from sinking. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving. This cake can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg