Lemony olive oil cake from Snacking Cakes: Simple Treats for Anytime Cravings (page 44) by Yossy Arefi

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Accompaniments: Fresh berry whip; Honey whip; Freeze-dried strawberry glaze

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    Can substitute lemons for Grand Marnier.

  • eggegg on June 04, 2026

    Swapped yuzu for lemon and Greek yogurt for buttermilk. Halved and baked in 6 cup Bundt pan

  • csmith1 on June 02, 2026

    Delicious! Used oranges instead of lemons - am keen to try again with lemon. Very moist, good texture. My first recipe from this book.

  • kat_6sugim on May 24, 2026

    I added fresh blueberries and a Bonne Maman blueberry jam swirl. Then a light lemon-vanilla glaze!

  • rebecca_qjfvam on May 06, 2026

    I topped it with the Freeze-Dried Strawberry Glaze. It went nicely together. Tasty and bright

  • RobinSong on April 19, 2026

    I doubled this and made it in a Bundt pan.

  • LindaMM1 on February 16, 2026

    Very moist , cut down the sugar by 1/4, next time will try cut down the oil also by 1/4. Flavour was great - needs the icing but almost too moist from the oil . Will definitely make again

  • rebekahbryce on February 02, 2026

    Another hit! Made with limes in the cake and lemon for the glaze and used dehydrated buttermilk. The cake was so moist and tender - a lighter version of the Starbucks lemon loaf. Might try it in a loaf pan next time. The glaze definitely sells this!

  • Devons on October 07, 2025

    Made the Strawberry & Aperol version, very pretty, tasty. Sub'd whole milk yogurt thinned for buttermilk.

  • djnielsen64 on January 21, 2024

    Excellent! Will definitely make it again. I did the Citrus Syrup soak and topped it with freeze-dried strawberry whip. So freaking moist and de-lish!

  • DFarnham on February 13, 2023

    Loved this cake. Very moist and the glaze makes it crazy good. Simple to put together at the last minute. Used Meyer lemons and they made a delicious cake.

  • alecreid on January 22, 2023

    I’ve made this a number of times, with various citrus and it’s always a hit. I agree, don’t skip the glaze. I prefer swapping the buttermilk out for yogurt - not as liquid a cake. Have been experimenting with making this keto friendly (almond flour and monk fruit). Not quite there yet, but will keep slugging away, since it’s still tastes delicious

  • millvalleypaleo on August 03, 2022

    I agree with comment about it being too oily. Was wondering if other's cakes were extremely dense, too? I made it in a bundt pan so not sure if that's why? Basically inedible.

  • ChelseaP on July 08, 2022

    Gorgeous olive oil cake.

  • breakthroughc on March 13, 2022

    We really liked this cake. I used really good olive oil and the taste came through. I also used whole milk yougurt instead of the buttermilk. It was moist, but not heavy. Things tend to take longer to bake than the recipe in my oven and this cake was done at the minimum time.

  • Lepa on February 06, 2022

    It's Meyer lemon season in California and this is a great way to use them up. Because this is made with olive oil it is a great last-minute cake. ( I don't have to leave butter out). The flavor was lovely, especially with the sharp icing.

  • leilx on August 18, 2021

    I thought this cake came out heavy--to do with the oil, I imagine. Still good. Would try again.

  • KatelynScarlett on March 21, 2021

    Do not skip the glaze -- it's what really makes this cake a lemony delight.

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