LEMON LOAF CAKE

5G Garcia de la Cruz Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil recommended
INGREDIENTS
- 2/3 cup Garcia de la Cruz Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar or 1 cup of honey or maple syrup
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2/3 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar sifted
- 2-3 tablespoon milk or fresh lemon juice for more lemon flavor
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Garcia de la Cruz Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, granulated sugar, lightly beaten eggs, greek yogurt, lemon juice, vanilla extract, lemon zest and lemon extract.
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In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture while whisking together until well combined.
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Add lemon cake batter to a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan and bake in oven for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted in the center and comes out clean (mine baked in about 52 minutes).
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Let cool for 10 minutes then remove from the loaf pan to finish cooling.
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Once the cake has cooled completely, whisk together confectioner’s sugar and milk or lemon juice and pour over the cake.
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Let the icing set and then enjoy!