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Lemon Cake Recipe

3 eggs

2 cups sugar

1 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 cups milk

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

2 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease a 9- to 10-inch round springform pan. In a medium bowl, beat together eggs and sugar. Add oil, milk, and lemon juice and zest; beat until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add dry mixture to wet and beat until just combined; pour into pan and bake for 50 minutes. Allow to cool in pan for 20 minutes. Remove cake and let cool completely.

Nutrition facts per serving: 405 calories, 5g protein, 50g carbohydrate, 21g fat (4g saturated), 3g fiber.