A simple, slightly healthier Christmas dessert that always disappears first.Rich in healthy fats from extra virgin olive oil, naturally moist, and bright with lemon. This is the perfect “bring a plate” dish when you want something easy, elegant, and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups plain flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Greek yoghurt (or milk of choice)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
Lemon Drizzle:
- ½ cup icing sugar
- Juice of ½–1 lemon (adjust to desired thickness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C and line a loaf tin or round cake tin.
- In one bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a second bowl, mix olive oil, sugar, eggs, yoghurt, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet + dry ingredients and gently fold until just mixed.
- Pour into the tin and bake for 35–45 minutes, or until golden and a skewer comes out clean.
- While warm, drizzle with lemon glaze and let it soak in.
- Slice, serve, enjoy, it’s that good.