Description
Ina Garten’s olive oil cake blends Mediterranean flavors with classic American baking techniques. Moist crumb and elegant simplicity make this dessert a crowd-pleasing treat you will savor with each delightful slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cup (156 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt
- ⅔ cup (133 g) granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup (158 ml) olive oil
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Dry Ingredients Blend: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt in a large mixing bowl until uniformly combined.
- Batter Creation: Create a central well in the dry ingredients and pour in olive oil, Greek yogurt, and whole eggs. Vigorously mix until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
- Flavor Enhancement: Fold in freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest, stirring until completely integrated into the batter.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Place in preheated oven and bake for 32-37 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should come out clean.
- Cooling Stage: After removing from oven, let cake rest in the pan for 12-15 minutes to set, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Pick the Right Olive Oil: Select a high-quality, mild-flavored extra virgin olive oil to ensure a delicate, smooth taste without overpowering bitterness.
- Zest with Care: Carefully grate only the bright yellow outer layer of the lemon, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath for a pure, citrusy flavor.
- Check Cake Doneness Precisely: Use the toothpick test carefully – if it comes out with just a few moist crumbs, the cake is perfectly baked and will remain wonderfully tender.
- Room Temperature Matters: Ensure eggs and yogurt are at room temperature to create a smoother, more consistent batter that blends effortlessly and rises evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg