vegan lemon olive oil cake

“A rich, moist olive oil cake only to realize it's completely plant-based!

This cake reminds me of the time I spent alone during quarantine. By the summer of 2020, I had already spent months indoors, longing for human interaction.

I decided to bake a delicious treat for my friends and bring it to them myself. It was a good reason to leave the house safely in my car. Since I was following a vegan diet at the time, I needed a cake that I could taste and enjoy. That's why this recipe is completely vegan.

The olive oil cake comes from the Mediterranean region. Olive harvest season is a celebration in many cultures, and there are various recipes that use olive oil.

This recipe is simple, no need for fancy mixers or equipment. It's a one-step mixing method recipe. Just mix the wet and dry ingredients separately, then mix them together. It's practically foolproof and easy for anyone to make.

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Vegan Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Yield 6

By Denise Martinez

Prep time

20 Min

Cook time

50 Min

Total time

1 H & 10 M

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Ingredients

• olive oil, 6oz
• non-dairy milk, 8 oz
• lemon juice, 2 tbsp
• lemon zest, 2 tbsp
• unsweetened applesauce, 4 oz
• sugar, 12 oz
• ap flour, 16 oz
• baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp
• baking soda, 1/2 tsp
• salt, 1 tsp
• rosemary sprig, for garnish
• confectioners sugar, for garnish

Instructions

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. line a cake pan that is 8” or 9” in diameter with a piece of parchment paper. this helps the cake lift easier from the pan once it’s cooled.
3. in a large bowl, mix together the wet ingredients, olive oil, applesauce, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and sugar. whisk until fully incorporated.
4. in another bowl, mix together your dry ingredients, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. gently, fold all of the dry ingredients into the wet until it has been fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
6. pour your batter into your prepared parchment lined cake pan and bake in the oven for 45-60 minutes. check your cake after the 30 minute mark by inserting a toothpick and checking for residue. after the 45 minute mark, use the toothpick method again, and look for a clean toothpick to signify doneness.
7. remove your cake from the oven and let it cool for about 30 minutes before removing from the pan.
8. to serve, flip the cake and place on a serving plate or tray.
9. once your cake has completely cooled, use a dusting wand filled with confectioners sugar and dust over the entire cake in layers. dust until you can no longer see the cake underneath.
10. take a small sprig of rosemary and push into the center of the cake.
11. serve immediately.

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hi, i’m denise!

I'm a Product Designer turned Home Chef. With professional training in both fields, I bring creativity and precision to the kitchen.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, my goal is to empower and inspire you through recipes and tips.

I can help you cook and conquer kitchen challenges for amazing meals.

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