Bright Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake
Bright Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake is plush and tender with a citrus-forward crumb that stays moist from fruity extra-virgin olive oil and tangy Greek yogurt. A thin lemon glaze adds a fresh, sweet-tart finish without overpowering the cake’s delicate flavor. Serve it for afternoon coffee, a light dessert after dinner, or a brunch table centerpiece.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bright Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 12
- Performance
- 17
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- 2
Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, then lightly grease the parchment.
- 3
Place the springform pan on a baking sheet.
- 4
Sift the flour, baking powder, and baking soda together and set aside.
- 5
Beat the eggs, sugar, and salt in a large bowl on medium-high speed for 1 minute.
- 6
With the mixer on low speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream and beat until fully incorporated.
- 7
Add the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract, and beat until well combined.
- 8
Add the flour mixture and mix just until incorporated, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the cake springs back when lightly touched, 65 to 75 minutes.
- 10
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then release the sides of the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 11
For the glaze, whisk the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth.
- 12
If the glaze is too thick to pour, add a little lemon juice or water; if it is too runny, gradually add more confectioners' sugar.
- 13
Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set slightly before serving.
- Calories 344.89 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 5.08 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 49.9 g 18%
- Total Fat 14.71 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 2.74 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 60.88 mg High 20%
- Sodium 39.89 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.51 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 34.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.27 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 62.04 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 15.22 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Bright Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake is an American breakfast recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Baking Powder, and Baking Soda. Each serving provides about 344.89 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bright Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Bright Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Eggs. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Bright Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bright Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 344.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bright Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Bright Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake healthy?
- Bright Lemon Olive Oil Loaf Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 22/100. Per serving, it provides 344.89 calories and 5.08 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.74 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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