This is a lemony, nutty, savory and olive oil-rich cake. The addition of the lemon juice at the end gives it a very bright citrus profile. It is simple and delicious!
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 3 hr |
| Active: | 45 min |
| Yield: | 6 to 8 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 Meyer lemons
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 ounces toasted almonds, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- Nonstick cooking spray, optional
- 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting
Instructions
- Place 2 whole lemons in a pan and cover with water. Simmer over medium heat for 30 minutes, then remove from the heat, drain, and cool. Cut the lemons in half and discard the seeds and the center large piece of pith. Place in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Chop finely. Set aside.
- Sift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl and set aside. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Place the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and almond extracts and salt in a bowl and beat with a whisk until foamy, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the olive oil, then add the lemon pulp, chopped almonds and almond meal, and mix. Zest the remaining 2 lemons and add the zest to the bowl; mix. Carefully fold in the flour and baking powder just until combined (don’t overmix).
- Place the batter in a 10-inch straight-sided nonstick springform pan or a 10-inch pan which has been lined with parchment or greased with nonstick spray. Bake until done when tested with a toothpick, 45 to 50 minutes. Place on a rack to cool.
- Juice the zested lemons and place the juice in a saucepan. Add the confectioners’ sugar and bring to a boil. Remove the cake from the cake pan to a plate. Baste with the lemon juice mixture. Just before serving, dust with confectioners’ sugar.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 637 |
| Total Fat | 42 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 40 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 93 mg |
| Sodium | 329 mg |
Reviews
I made this for my husbands birthday after I randomly found Meyer lemons in the store. We loved it.