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Hey friends❣️

I’m sharing one of my most popular cakes today ~ my lemon olive oil cake. It’s been a reader favorite for years.

And I know, olive oil in a cake can sound a little strange if you haven't tried it, but it’s exactly what makes this cake so good. I use a mild olive oil and the fruity flavor just melts into the background. The texture is soft, rich, and stays moist for days.

I tend to make it around Easter, but it’s the kind of cake that fits right into the whole spring season.

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

The chocolate version is insane. It's my favorite, and it also happens to be made with almond flour, so you can consider it for Passover.

Either cake can be decorated with berries, or just served with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake



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I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun.

~ see you in the kitchen!

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