Lemon Olive Oil Cake [vegan + gluten-free]

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A light, sweet, & citrusy cake bursting with whole-grain goodness and heart-healthy fats! This Lemon Olive Oil Cake is simple to make, naturally sweetened, and amazingly delicious. A refreshing change from decadent, rich desserts!

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Author: Kaila Proulx
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: 9 slices 1x
Category: Dessert

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8 square baking dish with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, whisk together milk, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; set aside to settle for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine sugar and olive oil in a large bowl. Whisk in milk mixture.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold into milk mixture and stir until just mixed.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool at least 10 minutes in the dish. Remove to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet and cool completely.
Spread with your favorite vegan frosting (or dessert hummus like me!).

Tips for the Perfect Cake

Lemon Zest & Juice: Fresh lemons make a world of difference. Opt for organic, if possible, for better zest and juice.
Olive Oil: Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
Flour Variations: Feel free to experiment with different gluten-free flours to get a texture that suits your preference.

Nutritional Benefits of This Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Olive Oil: Rich in healthy fats and antioxidants.
Lemon: High in vitamin C and known for its refreshing taste.
Coconut Sugar: A lower glycemic sweetener than traditional refined sugar.

Lemon Olive Oil Cake [vegan + gluten-free]

Your New Favorite Healthy Cake

This healthy lemon olive oil cake is a great treat for when you’re craving something sweet yet nutritious. It’s light, full of citrusy goodness, and perfect for any occasion. Try it with a warm cup of tea or as a delightful snack. Happy baking!

What are your favorite uses for olive oil?

What’s your favorite kind of cake?

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28 responses to “Lemon Olive Oil Cake [vegan + gluten-free]”

Olive oil does make some AMAZING dense moist cakes! I love using it for making carrot cake. And I have been to Italy. If I ever went back I think I’d want to focus on eating more of the foods…. 🙂
- I bet that carrot cake is AMAZING!! Let me know if you try this!
I love lemon cake! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – have a fabulous week!
- Thank you!!
I don’t need my cake to be gluten free, so I wondered if it would work with sifted wholemeal spelt flour? Do you happen to know how the proportions would work out? I notice you say ‘pour’ into the tin so that suggests your cake batter is quite runny? Thanks for any advice!
- I think spelt flour would work…but I have to say the oat flour makes it very light and fluffy! The batter isn’t too funny but it’s definitely pourable! 🙂
Love using Olive oil in cakes! Gives them such a lovely flavour & texture!

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- It’s so good!! Thank you!
Sounds unique! I don’t need vegan or gluten free, but always interested in something new! Thanks for sharing!
- Thanks so much! Let me know if you try them!!
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I made this tonight but in a bigger by tripple recipe but with gluten free flour
It turned out a little dry though
- Thanks for making it! It’s not meant to be made with GF flour so that’s probably why it turned out dry.
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We are allergic to oats. What other flour could we use?
- You could regular white flour or white whole wheat flour!
Ok, so I’m not sure if I made this correctly or where I went wrong… the batter was extremely liquidly. When I tried to take it out of the pan, it fell apart because it was so crumbly. However, I was able to salvage most of it and put it in the fridge to firm up so that I could add the vanilla bean hummus. And, oh my god, this was AMAZING. I’m so confused because of how unsure I felt about my process, either way, I will keep trying until I get it right because it is so amazing, I can’t even believe how delicious it tastes and how healthy it is! Thank you for this recipe, a new staple in my baking routine.

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- I’m so sorry you had trouble with the recipe! No one has mentioned having this issue before, but I am so happy to hear you liked the flavor! If you have trouble again, please let me know and we can troubleshoot. 🙂
oh just yum! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope to see you there tomorrow too! Stay safe!
- Thanks Helen!!
We will love your Lemon Olive Oil Cake, it looks so good! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at Full Plate Thursday and please come back soon!
Miz Helen

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- Thanks Helen!