Lemon Olive Oil Cake

In a large bowl combine sugar and lemon zest. I like to use my fingers to rub the orange zest into the sugar granules, do this for a minute or two.

Mix the Sugar and Zest

Step 1

Add the eggs, whole milk, Limoncello, and fresh lemon juice, and whisk to combine.

Add more ingredients

Step 2

While the mixer is on low speed slowly stream in the olive oil until combined, or in a large bowl whisk in a little bit at a time.

Add Olive Oil

Step 3

In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Mix the Dry Ingredients

Step 4

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low until just combined, don't overmix.

Combine mixtures

Step 5

Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, until the cake is done.

Pour and Bake

Step 6

Dust the cake with confectioner's sugar and store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 5 days

Dust Powdered Sugar

Step 7

Enjoy!