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Prep time
30 minutes
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Cook time
1 hour
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Serves
12
Author Notes
This recipe was adapted from Maialino's Olive Oil Cake. I wanted something that tasted of springtime and this recipe hit the spot. This cake is the perfect star for any occasion. —Caroline Blyskal
Ingredients
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2 cups
All-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons
Salt
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1 3/4 cups
Sugar
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1/2 teaspoon
Baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon
Baking Soda
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1 1/3 cups
Olive oil
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1 1/4 cups
Whole milk
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3
Eggs
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1 1/2 tablespoons
Lemon zest
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1/4 cup
Lemon juice
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1/4 cup
Limoncello
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1 cup
Powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon
Vanilla extract
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1-2 teaspoons
Milk
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1 tablespoon
Ground culinary lavender
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Red and blue food coloring (optional)
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter or spray a cake pan that is at least two inches deep and line the bottom with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour salt, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. In another bowl, mix together the olive oil, 1 1/4 cups milk, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and limoncello. Combine ingredients in one bowl and mix together until incorporated.
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Pour batter into the pan and bake for one hour. Cake will be done when the top is a golden brown and a cake tester comes out clean. Allow pan to cool on a rack for 30 minutes.
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Run a knife around the edges of the pan, flip pan onto cooling rack to remove cake, and allow cake to fully cool for two hours.
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While cake is cooling combine powdered sugar, 1-2 teaspoons milk, vanilla extract, and ground culinary lavender in a mixing bowl. (Optional) Add several drops of red and blue food coloring to the icing for a desired lavender color.
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After cake is cooled, add icing on top and spread around with knife allowing frosting to drip down the edges of the cake. Garnish with edible decorations and serve.
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