Italian Lemon Olive Oil Cake
"Lemon Olive Oil Cake Everyone needs a vibrant, light, fluffy, moist lemon cake recipe up their sleeves. Easter is coming up and it wouldn't be complete for me without a beautiful, seasonal lemon cake. My Grandma Faye loved all things lemon so it was essential at our Easter Sunday dinner. Her recipe, albeit wonderful, uses a cake mix and I wanted to create one from scratch. You can't beat homemade! Back in the day when I was competing in recipe contests, I found a contest where the grand prize was a trip to Italy! I..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (or Canola Oil)
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3 Eggs
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1 1/3 cup Whole Milk
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1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
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2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Zest
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2 Cups Sugar
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2 Cups Flour
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1 teaspoon Baking Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
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1 teaspoon Salt
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1 cup Lemon Curd
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1/2 cup Butter (softened)
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1 - 8 ounce package Cream Cheese (softened)
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4 cups Powdered Sugar (may need 1/4 cup more depending on consistency)
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1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
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1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest (plus more for garnish)
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1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla or Vanilla Beans (optional)
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Lemon Zest
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Blackberries
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Mint
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