Cozy Italian Inspired Cake for Casual Celebrations
A soft Italian inspired cake with gentle sweetness and a tender crumb. Easy to make, easy to share, and perfect for casual celebrations and relaxed gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer or Whisk
- Cake pan
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 3 eggs room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup olive oil or neutral oil
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon or orange zest
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cake pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Add oil, milk, vanilla, and zest and whisk until combined.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until lightly golden and set.
- Cool briefly, then transfer to rack to cool completely.
Notes
This cake is intentionally lightly sweet and designed for casual sharing.