Lemon-Glazed Olive Oil Cake with Fresh Berries

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A moist olive oil cake brightened with fresh lemon zest and topped with a tangy lemon glaze and ripe mixed berries for a refreshing dessert. This Mediterranean-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 8 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar and 3 large eggs with a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Gradually add 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the eggs, mixing on low until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined without overmixing.
  6. Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: While the cake cools, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice to create a smooth lemon glaze.
  8. Step 8: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the top and scatter 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries on the surface.
  9. Step 9: Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve.

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