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Thyme and Lemon Olive Oil Cake

recipe by Naomi Sherman

Nutrition Facts

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Sugar FreePlant Based
CALORIES
243kcal
protein
5.3g
carbs
28.8g
fat
12.2g
serves
12serves

Introduction

Olive oil cakes are on trend right now

I may not be a celebrity but I know my olive oil cakes

I love to add zesty lemon and delicate thyme to my olive oil cake to really make it something special

But the true hero of this cake is the Australian Bertolli Olive Oil

Not only does the olive oil give this cake amazing texture, but the soft, herbaceousness of the oil perfectly blends with the lemon and the thyme to give you an elevated flavour that is fresh and vibrant

I love to serve mine with a good dollop of honey-swirled yoghurt for that perfect finishing touch

Try it yourself

The recipe

Ingredients

85 grams of Greek yoghurt
140 grams of Bertolli olive oil
230 grams of honey
2 teaspoons of fresh thyme (lemon thyme is incredible if you can get it)
1 tablespoon of lemon zest
3 eggs
230 grams of plain flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of bicarb soda
Pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1
Preheat your oven to 170°, conventional.
Step 2
Lightly grease a 20cm cake tin with olive oil, then line with baking paper.
Step 3
Place the yoghurt, olive oil, honey, thyme and lemon zest into a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Step 4
Add the eggs and beat until combined.
Step 5
Sift the dry ingredients into the bowl and then mix well to form a batter.
Step 6
Pour the batter into your prepared cake tin then bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
Step 7
Allow to rest in the tin for 15 minutes before removing and cooling on a rack.
Step 8
Serve cold with a dusting of icing sugar and honey-swirled yoghurt.
Step 9
Enjoy!
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