Here is the recipe for Golden Goodness: Classic Lemon-Yellow Cake with Olive Oil Glaze:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1 1/2 tbsp finely grated lemon zest
– 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Olive Oil Glaze:
– 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
– 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
– 6 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, eggs, milk, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. While the cakes cool, whisk together the ingredients for the olive oil glaze.
8. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Brush the glaze generously over the top of the cake layer. Place the second cake layer over the first.
9. Brush the remaining glaze over the top and sides of the cake.
10. Slice and serve!
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Enjoy the light, moist, and tangy flavors of this Classic Lemon-Yellow Cake with Olive Oil Glaze. Its unique twist on a traditional cake recipe makes it the perfect dessert for any occasion!
