Description
Olive Oil Lavender & Lemon Loaf Cake is a unique twist on a traditional loaf cake. The use of olive oil instead of butter adds a rich depth of flavor while also making the cake more moist and tender. The lavender provides a subtle floral aroma, and the lemon zest and lemon juice bring a refreshing citrusy punch. The cake is light, airy, and bursting with flavors, making it perfect for both special occasions and casual treats.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
2 tsp dried culinary lavender (finely ground, or whole buds if you like more texture)
¾ cup (150 g) sugar
Zest of 2 lemons
3 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil (fruity, mild variety works best)
½ cup (120 ml) whole milk (or almond milk)
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment.
Infuse sugar: In a bowl, rub lemon zest and lavender into the sugar with your fingers until fragrant.
Mix wet ingredients: Whisk eggs with sugar mixture until pale and fluffy. Slowly whisk in olive oil, then milk, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Combine: Gently fold dry into wet until just combined (do not overmix).
Bake: Pour into prepared pan and bake 40–45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool & glaze (optional): Let cake cool 15 minutes, then drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice. Garnish with a light sprinkle of lavender.
Notes
This Olive Oil Lavender & Lemon Loaf Cake is light, fragrant, and subtly sweet, perfect for afternoon tea or a special treat. Its delicate floral and citrus notes make it an elegant addition to any dessert table, and it pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cake
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: Low
Keywords: Lavender Lemon Cake, Olive Oil Lemon Loaf, Lavender Cake, Lemon Olive Oil Loaf, Lavender Lemon Dessert