The BEST Lemony Olive Oil Loaf Cake | Moist, Zesty & Easy One-Bowl Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and reduces saturated fat.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and zest from 2 lemons in a bowl.

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder to the dry ingredients and whisk together. Set aside.

Juice the 2 lemons to get about 1/4 cup of juice.

Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the lemon juice to prevent clumping and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup of light olive oil, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/4 cup of plain yogurt, and 3 large eggs at room temperature.

Whisk the wet ingredients until smooth, then add the lemon juice with baking soda and whisk again.

Slowly add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients until just incorporated, being careful not to over mix.

Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper for easy release.

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.

Preheat the convection countertop oven to 350°F and bake the cake for 50 minutes.

Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.

Once baked, run a knife around the edges of the cake and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes.

Carefully lift the cake out and place it on a cooling rack to cool to room temperature.

To make the lemon glaze, combine 2 cups of confectioner sugar, zest of a lemon, and 3-4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice in a bowl.

Thin the glaze with water until it reaches a pourable consistency, adjusting for thickness as desired.

Ensure the cake is completely cooled before drizzling the glaze on top to prevent it from absorbing into the cake.

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