Blueberry Olive Oil Cake
Ingredients:​
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1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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3 large eggs
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1 lemon, zested
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 cup milk
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1 cup blueberries
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Preparation:
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Grease and flour the bottom and sides of a 9-inch spring form pan, shake out excess flour.
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In a medium sized bowl sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until frothy and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
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Whisk in olive oil. Stir in freshly grated lemon zest and vanilla extract.
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Stir in half of the flour mixture and milk. Stir in the remaining flour mixture and mix until smooth.
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Toss blueberries with a spoonful of flour in order to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake, and gently stir into the batter. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Transfer onto a wire rack and after about 10 minutes gently remove the side of the pan. Let cool completely.
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Dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.