Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake

Vacation mode is in full swing {read: salty hair, don’t care} and with only four more days left in paradise, I was tempted to procrastinate on this week’s blog post. That is, until I remembered that today’s post is about my absolute favorite cake! I have been beyond excited to share this recipe with all of you since the day I launched my blog. Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake might just be one of my all-time most delicious desserts that doubles as breakfast which means it gets two thumbs up from my in-house taste testers. If there was a category on my blog site titled “Too Good To Be True”, this cake would be at the top of the list.

One taste and I think you’ll agree that this cake checks ALL the boxes! The almond meal and hazelnut flour give the cake ahh-mazing texture and the olive oil makes the cake extra moist {obvi}. I know, I know…you’re thinking olive oil has no place in a cake. If you’ve never had olive oil in baked goods before you’re just gonna have to trust me on this one. You’ll thank me later, promise. And can we just talk about that Meyer lemon flavor for a second. It’s the perfect hint of citrus to accompany the nuttiness of the flours. And the lemon glaze is literally the icing on the cake that brings the whole thing together in one crazy delicious bite. This cake isn’t too sweet so your taste buds will be begging for a second slice! Oh, and did I mention it’s also gluten free? But you’ll never guess that either. Winning!!

This cake can be baked up any number of ways depending on the celebration at hand. A springform pan works well for a simple round but I’m a big fan of a pretty bundt which showcases the glaze nicely. If you’re gonna bake a cake, bake a pretty cake I always say. This cake happens to be my better half’s birthday cake of choice and I request it every year for Mother’s Day too. Don’t save it just for special occasions  though….it’s equally delightful to enjoy with a warm latte on lazy Sunday morning curled up on the couch.
Our family has shared so many special moments over a slice of this cake and I hope it becomes a favorite in your home too. Send me some love in the comments if you make this Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake. I’ll be back in my kitchen next week with another new recipe!