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Lemon Blueberry Olive Oil Cake

A moist delicious Italian dessert made with fresh blueberries and fresh lemons

Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword italian dessert, lemon blueberry olive oil cake, olive oil cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter (to grease pan)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (use a microplane)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs, room temp
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Place oven rack in center position. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Use a paper towel to wipe sides of cake pan with butter. Cut a circle of parchment paper to fit in the bottom of pan, set aside.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together: flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

  3. Place granulated sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl, whisk. Add olive oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla, whisk until combined. Add lemon juice and whisk. Add dry ingredients, whisking until well incorporated and batter is smooth. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour batter into parchment lined pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

  4. Remove from oven and immediately use a knife to separate cake from the edges of pan. Allow to cool. Flip pan, remove cake, peel parchment off bottom of cake and place on cake plate. Use a screen colander of sifter to sprinkle cake with powdered sugar. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

If desired decorate with lemon wedges, mint and blueberries