Gluten-Free Lemon Olive Oil Cake

This gluten-free lemon olive oil cake is made with wholesome ingredients and is totally refined sugar free!

This healthy lemon olive oil cake is so light, refreshing, & subtly sweet — making it the perfect summertime dessert🍋☀️

It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, & naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup - so you can feel good about eating a slice (or 2…or 5).

This cake is heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory due to the addition of extra virgin olive oil - a staple of the Mediterranean Diet that is linked to improved health and longevity.

This recipe comes together quickly with a few wholesome ingredients and is great on its own or paired with whipped cream, fresh fruit, and/or a dusting of powdered sugar!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups almond flour

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 2 eggs

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• optional whipped cream, fresh berries, and/or powdered sugar, for serving

Directions:

• preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

• add all ingredients (except optional toppings) in a mixing bowl and whisk until well-incorporated.

• pour the batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

• let cool completely before adding toppings (if using).