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Lemon Olive Oil Bundt Cake is a tender and delicious Italian-style cake bursting with bright lemon flavor. This wonderfully light cake topped with lemon glaze is easy to make, perfect for any occasion.

Lemon Olive Oil Bundt Cake


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  • Author: Rosana
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings

Description

Lemon Olive Oil Bundt Cake is a tender and delicious Italian-style cake bursting with bright lemon flavor. This wonderfully light cake topped with lemon glaze is easy to make, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

For the Lemon Olive Oil Bundt Cake

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • Juice from 2 1/2 lemons
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze Icing

  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 3 tbsp hot boiling water
  • Splash of vanilla extract
  • Decorate with candied lemons, optional

Instructions

For the Lemon Olive Oil Bundt Cake

  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and spray a 10-cup bundt pan with baking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, sift and whisk the dry ingredients; flour, sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk and combine all the wet ingredients; extra virgin olive oil, milk, eggs, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, one cup at a time. Whisk until fully incorporated but careful not to over mix.
  5. Transfer to prepared bundt pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before gently removing from pan. 
  7. When cool, add the lemon icing or dust with powdered sugar, if desired.

For the Lemon Glaze Icing

  1. In a large bowl, sift the powdered sugar. Add the oil and one tablespoon of hot water at a time. Add a splash of vanilla and whisk together until desired consistency.

Notes

  • Storage: store cake at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing: freeze cake for up to 3 months.
  • Substitutions: do not substitute the olive oil.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Italian, American