Paco Torreblanca’s olive oil sponge cake

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• Zest of 1 lemon

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a cake pan with olive oil.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until smooth and frothy.
3. Add the extra virgin olive oil and mix well.
4. Add the flour, baking powder and salt and mix until well combined.
5. Add the milk and lemon zest and mix until you have a smooth batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 35–40 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve and enjoy this olive oil sponge cake in the style of Paco Torreblanca.