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Lemon Blueberry Olive Oil Cake

Rich, chewy and dangerously easy: lemon blueberry olive oil cake that disappears the moment it hits the table.

Prep22 min
Cook25 min
Total47 min
Serves8

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 60g (1/4 block) cream cheese

Instructions

  1. (using a hand mixer, mix everything together on medium high until creamy and smooth)
  2. Preheat oven to 180C (350F) then grease and line with baking paper (the bottom only) an 8" round pan.
  3. Whisk the eggs, sugar, and lemon zest vigorously together until the egg turns pale and foamy
  4. Add in the rest of the wet ingredients (yogurt, buttermilk, vanilla, lemon juice, olive oil) and whisk well.
  5. Add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, baking soda) fold/mix gently.
  6. Coat the berries in a little flour and fold into the batter.
  7. Transfer to the prepared pan and bake for 38-45 mins or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Let cool completely before frosting.
  9. Top with more blueberries and enjoy
Tip: Line the pan with parchment overhanging the sides so you can lift the whole slab out.
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